'Truly Proud': Indian-Origin UK MP Shivani Raja Takes Oath on Bhagavad Gita | VIDEO

Washington: A delightful moment was captured on camera after a 29-year-old Indian-origin businesswoman of Gujarati descent, Shivani Raja took oath in the UK Parliament on the holy Bhagavad Gita.

Shortly after taking the oath as a Britain MP, Shivani took to X and said, "It was an honour to be sworn into Parliament today to represent Leicester East. I was truly proud to swear my allegiance to His Majesty King Charles on the Gita."

In the recent parliamentary elections, Shivani secured a historic victory in the Leicester East seat for the Conservative Party, ending the Labour Party's 37-year dominance in the constituency. This win is the first time that the constituency has elected a Tory in 37 years.

Shiavni contested against fellow Indian-origin Labour candidate Rajesh Agrawal. She won the race by a margin of over 4,000 votes.

She secured 14,526 votes while the former deputy mayor of London got 10,100 votes.

Her victory was given notable recognition following Leicester City's recent history of conflict between the Indian Hindu community and Muslims following the India vs Pakistan T20 Asia Cup match in 2022.