Indian-origin Shivani Raja takes oath as MP by placing hand on Bhagavad Gita

Her action has garnered appreciation all-around

London (UK) – Although the Labour Party has gained significant victory in the recent United Kingdom elections, a Conservative candidate has been elected in Leicester East after 37 years. This constituency, traditionally a Labour stronghold, saw the election of 29-year-old Shivani Raja of Indian origin.

A video of Shivani Raja taking her oath of office with her hand on the Bhagavad Gita has circulated widely. She herself shared the video on ‘X’, and it has garnered appreciation from Hindus everywhere.

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.#LeicesterEast pic.twitter.com/l7hogSSE2C

— Shivani Raja MP (@ShivaniRaja_LE) July 10, 2024

1. Posting the video, she wrote, “It’s a moment of honour for me to be sworn in to Parliament today to represent Leicester East.” She expressed her pride while taking the oath.

2. Shivani Raja secured 14,526 votes, defeating her opposition candidate by a margin of 4,426 votes.

Indian-origin UK MP Shivani Raja takes oath on Shrimad Bhagwad Gita after historic win in the general elections

Now it is expected that Shivani Raja should work for the protection of Hindu religion and Hindus !#UKParliament #BhagavadGita #Viralvideo pic.twitter.com/Lt4Uvi8UeL

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) July 11, 2024

3. MP Shivani Raja’s parents are from Gujarat. She was born in Leicester in 1995.

4. In the United Kingdom elections, 650 constituencies were contested. The Labour Party won 412 seats, while the Conservative Party managed to win only 121 seats. Following the defeat, Indian-origin Rishi Sunak stepped down as Prime Minister, and Labour leader Keir Starmer took over the position.

Editorial Perspective

It is expected that Shivani Raja will also work towards the protection of Hindus and Hindu Dharma.