Gujarati origin Shivani Raja from Diu wins Leicester East seat in UK General Election

Shivani Raja, originally from Diu, Gujarat, has secured victory in the British general election, competing as a Conservative candidate from Leicester East. She contested against Rajesh Aggarwal, a former deputy mayor of London and native of Indore.

Shivani Raja was a first-time MP contender from Leicester East. She is of Gujarati origin and hails from Diu. She actively engaged British Indian voters during her campaigns. She also urged British voters currently in India, particularly from Diu and Gujarat, to participate in online voting.

Shivani Raja had previously shared a Garba video, showcasing her cultural connection during her election campaign.

🎉 Last night at the Maher Centre, I was inspired by Pujya Shree Giribapu’s storytelling on Lord Shiva. His words uplifted and united us all. 🌟

Events like these highlight the vibrant spirit of our Leicester East community. Proud to be a part of it! 🌺… pic.twitter.com/JaRqYh9jEB

— Shivani Raja (@ShivaniRaja_LE) June 9, 2024

During her campaign, Shivani Raja also met with Surat Mayor Daxesh Mavani, underscoring her ties with her Indian roots.

This election saw participation from 107 Indian candidates, with prominent figures like Rishi Sunak, Kanishk Narayan, and Suella Braverman emerging victorious alongside Shivani Raja. DeshGujarat