United Kingdom: Diwali celebrations in Leicester virtually cancelled; Hindu MP Shivani Raja speaks out

Leicester East MP Shivani Raja, one of the UK’s few Hindu MPs, has also raised the alarm. In a post on X, she wrote:“Our Diwali celebrations are STILL at risk. Diwali in Leicester is one of the biggest celebrations outside India – and the highlight of our city’s calendar. Yet Leicester City Council now want to limit celebrations, citing safety concerns. That’s why I, alongside Neil O’Brien MP, have written to the Chief Constable to press for solutions. We have to keep our Diwali celebrations safe.”