British Indian group wants new UK govt to reshape relationship with India

As the UK general election campaign enters its final phase on Tuesday, a British Indian community group has called on the newly elected government to reshape its foreign policy priorities towards India.

The Platform for Indian Democracy called on new British members of Parliament to prioritise democracy and human rights in the UK's foreign policy towards India and uphold democratic values in UK-India relations.

"The UK government has a unique opportunity to reshape its foreign policy with India, aligning it with the values that British Indians hold dear, said Raul Lai, Coordinator of Platform for Indian Democracy.

By advocating for human rights, democratic principles, and ethical diplomacy, the UK can strengthen its relationship with India while upholding the ideals that both nations strive to achieve, he said.

As the largest ethnic minority group in the UK, British Indians wield significant influence in constituencies around the country. The Platform for Indian Democracy claims th