Sunil Chopra, an Indian-origin businessman in the UK has been elected as the deputy mayor of London Borough of Southwark This is the second time that he is getting elected. Sunil Chopra is the first Indian-origin to hold the prestigious office in Borough of Southwark Council, which has only 2 per cent Indian-origin people. He was the was the mayor of the London Borough of Southwark in 2014-2015 and deputy mayor in 2013-2014.
“I feel really proud to be an Indian. It is not only a great honour for me and my family but for the whole Indian community. I will keep working with the community locally and internationally,” said Chopra on Wednesday after his election to the post.
New Delhi-born Chopra was also the general secretary of the Indian Overseas Congress, London,.He is living in London for the last 40 years and actively involved in local community works.
