He wants to run the capital like a ‘seasoned CEO’
Our Bureau
London
Delhi-born Tarun Ghulati believes his experience as a businessman and investment expert is what London needs to revive its fortunes as the “global bank of the world” by attracting the investment it needs. The Indian-origin candidate in the race to challenge Sadiq Khan from winning a third term as London Mayor says the citizens of the UK capital have been let down by all major political parties and that he wants to run London like a “seasoned CEO” who delivers profits for all.
The 63-year-old is standing as an Independent candidate among 13 contestants in the fray for the local elections on May 2 when Londoners will vote for their Mayor and also for members of the London Assembly.
“I view London as a unique global city, akin to the ‘global bank of the world’ where diverse cultures converge to flourish,” Ghulati said in a speech this week.
“As Mayor, I will build London’s balance sheet such that it is the premier choice for investment, safeguarding safety and prosperity for all its residents. I will transform and run London effectively and efficiently like a seasoned CEO. London will be a profitable corporation where profitability means the well-being of all. You will all be part of the journey. Let’s do it for our London, our home,” he said.
Safety on the streets of the city is among his other major priorities, with visible community policing and more officers patrolling on the beat on the agenda. On May 2, Londoners will head to the polls to elect a mayor and 25 London Assembly members. The current Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is seeking re-election for a third term. With a budget of billions, the mayor has an important role in making London a better place for everyone who visits, lives or works in the city.
