Hajira Piranie: Labour Candidate with a Mission to Save NHS

Hajira Piranie, an Indian-origin Labour Party candidate, is leveraging her experience of surviving sepsis to campaign for the July 4 general election in Leicestershire. She aims to safeguard the NHS and tackle patient waiting lists. As a mother and charity worker, she emphasizes creating a better future and helping the voiceless.

Hajira Piranie, a candidate of Indian origin for the Labour Party, draws on her personal experience of surviving sepsis as she campaigns for the general election on July 4. Battling to represent Leicestershire's Harborough, Oadby & Wigston constituency, she emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the NHS, a healthcare system she credits with saving her life.

Piranie, whose roots trace back to Maharashtra and Gujarat, is advocating for a Labour-led government to tackle the extensive waiting lists plaguing the NHS. 'In 2019, I survived sepsis and faced a critical time as my lungs collapsed and I was on a ventilator,' shared Piranie. She is now a UK Sepsis Trust Ambassador and has been raising awareness within South Asian communities about recognizing sepsis symptoms.

As a mother and active charity worker, Piranie stresses the need for a better future for her son and the next generation, reflecting her deep Indian heritage. Confident in her campaign, she aims to bring stability to the country after 14 years of ‘chaos’ and promises to be an accessible, visible MP if elected.