LONDON: Delhi-born businessman Tarun Ghulati is throwing his hat into the ring to challenge incumbent Sadiq Khan in London mayoral elections on May 2, expressing confidence in his ability to win due to his unique background and understanding of finance.
Ghulati, 63, believes he stands out among the 13 candidates vying for the position, emphasising his ability to connect with all communities.Despite polls showing Khan as the likely winner, Ghulati remains undeterred, dismissing them as “misleading” due to their small sample size.
Having spent £10,000 (Rs 10 lakh) and obtaining 10 signatures from each London borough just to stand as an independent candidate, Ghulati is determined to bring change to the mayoral office. His background includes studying at University of Jaipur and obtaining an MBA from Delhi University before working as an international manager for HSBC. A posting in London in 2006 solidified his decision to settle in UK, attracted by London’s multiculturalism and opportunities.
Motivated by personal experiences, including a mugging in London, to stand in the elections, the father of two is the lone Indian-origin candidate. “I have run large businesses. I have sat on many boards. I will bring in new money. I understand money. The others don’t. For me London is like a global bank,” he said.
Confident in his ability to lead, Ghulati pledges to scrap the controversial ULEZ policy introduced by Khan, which charges drivers of the most polluting vehicles £12.50 (Rs 1,300) per day to drive in London. He also advocates for rent controls and incentivising developers to build social housing, along with the creation of social impact funds.
Ghulati, originally from GK2 in New Delhi, said Asian voters, including Muslims, backed him. “I am the strongest voice for Gaza,” he asserted.
Ghulati, 63, believes he stands out among the 13 candidates vying for the position, emphasising his ability to connect with all communities.Despite polls showing Khan as the likely winner, Ghulati remains undeterred, dismissing them as “misleading” due to their small sample size.
Having spent £10,000 (Rs 10 lakh) and obtaining 10 signatures from each London borough just to stand as an independent candidate, Ghulati is determined to bring change to the mayoral office. His background includes studying at University of Jaipur and obtaining an MBA from Delhi University before working as an international manager for HSBC. A posting in London in 2006 solidified his decision to settle in UK, attracted by London’s multiculturalism and opportunities.
Motivated by personal experiences, including a mugging in London, to stand in the elections, the father of two is the lone Indian-origin candidate. “I have run large businesses. I have sat on many boards. I will bring in new money. I understand money. The others don’t. For me London is like a global bank,” he said.
Confident in his ability to lead, Ghulati pledges to scrap the controversial ULEZ policy introduced by Khan, which charges drivers of the most polluting vehicles £12.50 (Rs 1,300) per day to drive in London. He also advocates for rent controls and incentivising developers to build social housing, along with the creation of social impact funds.
Ghulati, originally from GK2 in New Delhi, said Asian voters, including Muslims, backed him. “I am the strongest voice for Gaza,” he asserted.
