Remembering Lord Swraj Paul: A Bridge Between UK and India

Tributes are flooding in for Lord Swraj Paul, a distinguished British Indian industrialist and philanthropist. As a life peer, he significantly contributed to UK-India relations and British Parliament. His legacy includes saving the London Zoo, promoting education, and co-chairing the India-UK Round Table.

Britain is in mourning as tributes pour in for Lord Swraj Paul, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist. Known for his pivotal role in fostering UK-India relations, Paul passed away at 94 in London.

Appointed a Labour life peer in 1996, Paul became the first person of Indian heritage to serve as Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords in 2008. He also played a key role in the India-UK Round Table and was recognized with the Padma Bhushan by India in 1983.

His legacy includes saving the London Zoo, numerous educational initiatives, and as Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton. The Indian High Commission in London acknowledged his lifelong dedication to industry, philanthropy, and strengthening UK-India ties.

(With inputs from agencies.)