Significant Life Experience
- Started working at the age of 17 as a Computer Teacher in India, Worked in various sectors in the last 25 years.
- From childhood, Ravi learnt about the struggles for social justice from his father and brother who were union activists in the manufacturing industry in India.
- Ravi arrived in Swindon with just £20 back in 2006. Now he is able to provide educational opportunities to disadvantaged children internationally through a charitable school he helped set-up.
Deep local connections
- Lives and works in north Swindon with his family.
- Parish Councillor for Stratton St Margaret and Haydonwick.
- An active member of the local CLP and an officer within the EC.
- He frequently campaigns locally, enjoying talking with local residents, Ravi is a face many people will recognise.
- Brings deep knowledge of north Swindon to the role.
Strong skills and a hard working character
- Ravi has never been afraid to get stuck into solving problems.
- He has frequently volunteered to help people locally, nationally and internationally.
- Organised local cultural events & builds bridges between communities.
- Ravi has set up successful businesses and supported others in their enterprises.
- Brings a wealth of knowledge about complex problem solving from his work experience and will never shy away from confronting challenges.
Integrity and authenticity
- Ravi is a person constituents will be able to trust.
- Ravi genuinely cares for people and has demonstrated excellent skills in listening and understanding people’s problems.
- Ravi isn’t a person who shys away from confronting problems and speaking up for what is right.
- There is no political gamesmanship with Ravi, he is standing because he wants to serve the people of north Swindon.