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Indian-origin UK mayor showcases Haryanvi, Rajasthani culture
Parveen Rani, the first Indian-origin mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council in the UK, opened a South Asian Heritage Month exhibition on July 5 at the Bushey Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition…
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Parveen Rani, the first Indian-origin mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council in the UK, opened a South Asian Heritage Month exhibition on July 5 at the Bushey Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition features glimpses of Haryanvi and Rajasthani culture, including paintings and traditional dresses, and highlights the contributions of South Asian communities to British society.
Rani, whose ancestral village is Rohna in Haryana’s Sonipat district, said the event is an opportunity to recognise generations that helped shape modern Britain. Her son, Tushar Dahiya, became the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK in May this year. The family moved to the UK from Haryana in 2013 and taught Hindi free of charge to local children.
The Indian Opinion
The story of a mother and son both becoming mayors in the UK is heartwarming, but the real test is whether such cultural exhibitions lead to lasting change or remain symbolic. While Rani speaks of diversity as strength, the practical work, teaching Hindi and celebrating festivals together, matters more than rhetoric. Will other Indian-origin leaders in the West follow this example of active bridge-building, or will they merely hold office?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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