![]() It is by God’s grace that the ties have only strengthened from time to time.” Vara, who also holds a black belt in taekwondo, spoke about his Gujarati roots and entry into politics in his fiveminute speech. Inviting lawyers and judges to the law conference to be held in Britain next year, he said, “The association between the two countries is very old. “The world is looking upto Gujarat because of its entrepreneurial spirit and sharp business acumen,” he said. Praising PM Narendra Modi, Vara said that the world has set its eyes on India and most importantly Gujarat because the man who brought in development in the state is now heading the country as its prime minister. “Vadilo, bhaiyo aney behno, badhaane maara Jai Shri Krishna,” he began to a thundering applause from guests including advocates and judges. Though he moved to Britain when he was four, that he takes pride in his roots was evident from his extempore speech in accented yet chaste Gujarati. ![]() Vara, who is Britain’s first Gujarati-origin minister, was born in Uganda to Gujarati parents. British law minister Shailesh Vara, who is in city to build on bilateral ties between UK and India, was honoured with Vishwa Gujarati Gaurav award by Vishwa Gujarati Samaj (VGS) in a function on Tuesday evening.
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