MP Mishra was elected as the Member of Parliament for Stockport at the 2019 General Election. In January 2020, Navendu was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Shadow Secretary of State for Education Angela Rayner. After Ms. Rayner’s election as Chair and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party in April 2020, he was again appointed as her PPS. His policy interests include transport, environment and housing. He is a member of several All Party Parliamentary Groups, including Rail, Fairtrade, Woods & Trees, Cricket and Beer. In addition, he is a member of Unite and USDAW trade unions.
Before entering politics, Navendu worked as a shop-floor trade unionist in Stockport before becoming an organiser for Unison trade union, where he organised care workers in precarious employment to fight against their condition.

Iqbal Mohamed is an independent politician who was elected as the MP for Dewsbury and Batley in 2024, making history as the first independent MP from Yorkshire in over a century. Born and raised in Dewsbury, Mohamed has a background in engineering and IT consultancy. His campaign focused on issues such as the cost-of-living crisis, the state of the NHS, and particularly his strong pro-Palestine stance, which garnered significant support from his constituency’s large Muslim population. Indiaspora is proud to have Iqbal Mohamed in our Global Government Leaders List.

MP Mohindra has been the Chairman of Planning for his District Council, and Local Government Finance as the Lead Member at the County Council for Finance, Property and Housing. Gagan was first elected in June 2004 as a Parish Councillor and became a District Councillor in June 2006. In 2017, he was elected onto the County Council and has been consistently promoted, ending up as Lead Member for Finance, Housing and Property.
After University at King’s College, London, he worked in financial services in London. A few years later, he left to join the family furniture retail business.He is passionate about enabling all children to have a first-rate education; and has thrown himself at helping schools and colleges thrive in his communities. He has been Governor of a well-performing primary school and currently acts as Governor of the Anderson National Autistic School in Epping Forest.
Gagan graduated from the University at King’s College in London. He enjoys watching and playing football and cricket, reading bad fiction and watching bad sci-fi. He was a surprise for his parents as he is a second-born fraternal twin.

Lisa Nandy is the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport and the Labour MP for Wigan, a position she has held since 2010. Known for her deep commitment to social justice and regional development, Nandy has played a prominent role in shaping Labour’s policies.

Throughout her career, she has championed causes related to economic inequality, cultural empowerment, and the revitalization of Britain’s industrial towns. Prior to her current role, she served as Shadow Foreign Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up Secretary, Shadow Energy Secretary and Shadow International Development Minister.
Nandy gained national attention during her leadership bid in 2020, where she highlighted the importance of reconnecting Labour with its heartland voters. Her work continues to emphasize inclusion and regional renewal. Indiaspora is proud to have Lisa Nandy in our Global Government Leaders List.

Kanishka Narayan is a British Labour Party politician who became the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Vale of Glamorgan in 2024, marking a historic achievement as Wales’ first ethnic minority MP.

Before his political career, Narayan worked as a civil servant in the Cabinet Office under Prime Minister David Cameron and in the Environment Department under Liz Truss. He also gained experience in the private sector, providing financial advice to businesses.

Narayan has been actively involved in community work, volunteering with Citizens Advice and The Trussell Trust. His election victory in 2024 was a significant moment for Welsh politics, representing a shift in the political landscape of the Vale of Glamorgan. Indiaspora is proud to have Kanishka Narayan in our Global Government Leaders List.

Lord Swraj Paul, a prominent British businessman and politician, has made significant contributions to the UK’s economic landscape since becoming a life peer in 1996. Born in India, he founded the Caparo Group, which has grown into a diverse global enterprise with interests in steel, engineering, and property.

As a member of the House of Lords, Lord Paul has been active in various committees, championing issues such as entrepreneurship, trade, and education. He is recognized for his efforts in promoting Indo-British relations and supporting charitable initiatives, particularly in education and health.

His business acumen and dedication to community service have made him a respected figure in both business and political circles. Indiaspora is proud to have Lord Swraj Paul in our Global Government Leaders List.

Lord Narendra Patel is a prominent figure in British politics and a member of the House of Lords since 2024. He has a distinguished career as a successful businessman and philanthropist, significantly contributing to community development and charitable initiatives.

Lord Patel has held various roles, including serving on the boards of key organizations and advocating for social justice, diversity, and inclusion in public life. His commitment to public service extends to education and health, where he has championed reforms to improve access and quality.

As a life peer, he continues to influence policy and promote the interests of marginalized communities, making a notable impact in the UK’s political landscape. Indiaspora is proud to have Lord Narendra Patel in our Global Government Leaders List.

Baroness Usha Prashar is a distinguished British politician currently serving as a member of the House of Lords as of 2024. She has had a notable career in public service, having been appointed to the House of Lords in 2006. Prashar is a former chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission and has held several influential roles, including director of the National Council for One Parent Families and chief executive of the Runnymede Trust, which focuses on race equality.

A strong advocate for social justice and diversity, she has contributed to various public bodies and charities. Baroness Prashar is recognized for her commitment to improving the lives of underrepresented communities and promoting inclusive policies in the UK. Indiaspora is proud to have Baroness Usha Prashar in our Global Government Leaders List.

Lord Popat is a Conservative Peer and Party Whip and was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Rwanda and Uganda in January 2016. In September Prime Minister Boris Johnson extended Lord Popat’s Trade Envoy brief to include Democratic Republic of Congo. He became a Member of the House of Lords back in July 2010 and is the first Gujarati to represent the Conservative Party in the House of Lords. From January 2013 to March 2015 Lord Popat served as a Minister of the Crown for the Departments of Business, Innovation and Skills, and Transport, as well as a Lord-in-Waiting and a member of Her Majesty’s Household
After completing his studies, Lord Popat held a number of positions, including trainee accountant at Rockware Glass, and UDT Finance (Barclays). After practising as an accountant in the late 1970s, Lord Popat specialised in business and corporate finance. He remains an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Lord Popat diversified into the healthcare sector in the late 1980s and the hospitality sector in the late 1990s, and secured a master franchise with the Intercontinental Hotels Group for Express by Holiday Inn. He is a founding Director of St Luke’s Hospice, Harrow. Lord Popat founded and funds a registered charity, the Lord Dolar Popat Foundation.
Lord Popat sponsored himself through night school at Kilburn Polytechnic by taking jobs including working as a dishwasher, waiter, and grill chef at a Wimpey Bar on Kilburn High Street. He is a long suffering supporter of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Last year, Lord Popat published his award winning book “A British Subject” with a foreword from David Cameron which outlines his journey from Uganda – where he was expelled from by the brutal dictator Idi Amin – through to establishing himself in business and politics.

Lord Diljit Rana, Baron Rana, is a prominent Northern Irish businessman and life peer in the UK House of Lords. Born in Punjab, India, he moved to Belfast in the 1960s, where he established a successful career in the hospitality and property development sectors.

Lord Rana is best known for his significant contributions to the regeneration of Belfast, particularly through his hotel and property ventures. He has been actively involved in fostering business links between the UK and India, playing a key role in promoting trade and investment between the two countries.
Lord Rana continues to be a dedicated advocate for community development and economic growth as of 2024. Indiaspora is proud to have Lord Dilijit Rana on our Global Government Leaders List.

Lord Rami Ranger CBE is an Ambassador of the Conservative Party’s Treasurer and was honoured to Chair and host the Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth annual fundraising dinner twice and raised thousands of pounds for the Party apart from being a significant donor to the Party himself. He is a Fellow of The Prince’s Trust and served on the Prime Minister’s Apprenticeship Delivery Board as an Apprenticeship Ambassador for the Food and Drink Industry. He is also a Patron of Combat Stress which supports the mental health of members of their illustrious Armed Forces, and support many other community initiatives.
He has also served as Co-Chairman of The Conservative Friends of India and currently, he is a Patron of the organisation. His company, Sun Mark Ltd, has won an unprecedented five consecutive Queens Awards for Enterprise in International Trade by competing with Britain’s best. No other British company has this accolade to date. They sustain thousands of British jobs with their export activities to 130 countries, and as a result, support thousands of British jobs.
As a Fellow of the Princes Trust, Rami spends his time mentoring underprivileged youth so that they too can realise their ambitions and become upstanding citizens who are in a position to contribute positively to their families and country. Rami did not have a father nor did he have an elite education or the old schoolboy network to help him in life. He says that all one needs is self-respect, work ethics, commitment and empathy for others to succeed. Rami believes in supporting education and helping to provide better facilities for students.