Shivani Raja, Conservative Member of Parliament for Leicester East in the United Kingdom, is currently in India on a short visit for UK Parliamentary business, travelling alongside fellow Members of Parliament from the House of Commons and representatives of the House of Lords. During her visit, she congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government, a milestone reached on 7 October 2026. Speaking as a British Indian Member of Parliament, she highlighted the longstanding ties between the two countries and the important role of the Indian diaspora in strengthening this relationship.

In her message, Shivani Raja MP said: “I extend my warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government, from serving as Chief Minister of Gujarat to leading India on the world stage. As a British Indian Member of Parliament representing Leicester East, I recognise the importance of the longstanding ties between our two nations and the contribution of the Indian diaspora to that relationship. I look forward to seeing the UK and India continue strengthening their partnership, creating opportunities for future generations in both countries.”