2 Indian-origin bizmen to fight London mayoral poll

London, January 12

The election for London’s mayorship is scheduled for May 2 and the battleground of candidates challenging incumbent Sadiq Khan is gradually expanding with two Indian-origin entrepreneurs in the race as independent candidates.

While businessman Tarun Ghulati, 63, had launched his campaign during a visit to India at the end of last year, property entrepreneur Shyam Batra, 62, is the latest entrant to the contest making up nearly a dozen candidates. Ghulati’s election tagline is “trust and growth” and Batra has gone for “ambassador of hope”.

“There is a growing belief that the current incumbent has lost support and another major party contender is considered very uninspiring by the voters,” Ghulati said.

UK-born Batra said, “It saddens me to witness residents being victimised by a defunct policy system. I am committed to devoting my energy and passion to this cause.”