10.00 pm, 12/12/2019 and the exit polls for GE2019 flashed across the nation. In that one split second, the antisemitic racist Labour Party was destroyed. In the hours that followed, the magnitude of the destruction became clear. Corbyn and his brand of politics and ideology was uprooted by the British electorate. It was time to stand tall, it was time to cherish, it was when we as a nation said, enough is enough.
The good British people had tolerated the left for far too long. However, this time Labour managed to outdo its own incompetence. Not only did they prove their economic ignorance, they added their inability even to take a stance on Brexit. If that was not enough, they allowed antisemitism to fester to such a degree that it became institutionalised. Now add to that khichadi, what people described as their anti-India and anti-Hindu expressions.
So, when the nation stood up and said NO. That was a relief not just for the Jewish community, but also for Hindu and the Jains. It was a relief to the hard-working Brits up and down the country. We the nation did it, we showed that in the UK we will not allow extreme ideology to get a foothold in our society.
There is a lesson though for Indian Labour Councillors, Indian Labour members and those who still voted for Labour. How many of you stood up for your faith, for your heritage and for your family? You witnessed a Labour Party that stabbed the Indian community in the front, and many Indians still voted for them.
I therefore commend, Cllr Govind, Cllr Bhatia, Cllr Chamund, Cllr Joshi, Cllr Solanki and Cllr Valand from Leicester for their public statement on 10th December in which they condemn Labour and its leadership. It took courage for them to put at stake their position as councillors in Leicester. They know the momentum brigade may very well try and deselect them before the next Council elections. However, they still stood up. I want people to ask questions of every Indian Councillor in their area, why did they not do the same? Why is the Indian community voting for people who will not fight for us?
We should also remember Indians like Anjana Patel (Brent) and Bhupendra Dave (Leicester East) who fought a gallant campaign. Anjana was against Barry Gardiner, and I appreciate the work Barry has done for our community. However, he is now part of the problem and as such, our community should have come out in their thousands for Anjana who would have been a terrific MP. Bhupendra came to challenge Keith Vaz’s seat and Labour brought in Corbyn’s friend ignoring all other Indians in Leicester. The massive majority of Keith has now been reduced to just a few thousand. So, salutations to those who voted for Bhupendra. However, next time Leicester needs to do even better.
The control Labour had on our community has been broken. We are finally free. We just need to recognise that in this changing world, we also need to change our allegiance. It is time to learn from the Jewish community, we need to exercise our power and demand. Yes that’s right demand that politicians give us the due respect that we have earned.Those Mandirs that still entertained Labour candidates – why? When will you learn the lesson of Dharma?
Veni, Vedi, Veci: Quite apt for our Prime Minister. I came, I saw, I conquered. Time Indians said the same as well, what say you all?
