Record Number of Indian-Origin MPs Elected in UK General Election

London: In a record-breaking outcome, around 26 Indian-origin MPs have been elected to the UK’s House of Commons, as the general election results were announced on Friday. Despite a challenging night for the Conservative Party, several Indian-origin Tories managed to retain their seats.

Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led the Conservative cohort, securing a decisive victory in his Richmond and Northallerton constituency. His party, however, suffered significant losses, losing over 200 seats to Labour’s landslide win.

In his resignation speech, Sunak expressed gratitude to his constituents and reaffirmed his commitment to serving them, addressing speculation about his future in politics.

Among the other notable Conservatives who retained their seats were Suella Braverman, Priti Patel, and Claire Coutinho. Gagan Mohindra also held his South West Hertfordshire seat, while Shivani Raja gained Leicester East for the party, defeating Labour’s Rajesh Agrawal. The constituency had seen intense campaigning around preserving the city’s Diwali lights, a key issue for voters.

However, the Tories faced notable defeats, including Shailesh Vara losing North West Cambridgeshire to Labour, and Ameet Jogia losing Hendon in London.