More than 180 residents of the local Hindu community took part in an election hustings in Harrow.

The event was organised by the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre and Shree Rajeshwar Guruji, along with the cooperation of Premier Banqueting who provided the facilities, drinks and snacks at Premier House on Wednesday (April 15).

Current MPs Bob Blackman and Gareth Thomas joined prospective parliamentary candidates for Harrow East and West: Hannah David (Conservative), Uma Kumaran (Labour), Rowan Langley (Green), Ross Barlow (Lib Dem), Christopher Noyce (Lib Dem) and Nana Asante (Trade Union & Socialist Coalition).

Questions raised by the community included local planning issues, enforcement of planning, environmental, faith schools, education and international trade and co-operation with India.

Shree Rajeshwar Guruji wished all the candidates the best of luck and said: “Leave the rest to God.”