A 23-year-old man who has become the UK’s youngest Indian-origin mayor says his mother inspired him to take up politics.
Tushar Kumar was chosen to take up the post in Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
His mother, Parveen Rani, is a Hertsmere councillor.
Kumar, who was born in the Indian city of Rohtak, 70km (43 miles) from New Delhi, said he was proud to be both British and Indian although he does get some racist comments on social media.
“The UK has given me so much, it’s given me friends, education, healthcare, and I want to give something back,” he said.
