BJP interfere in British politics actively campaigning in areas for the conservative party to secure having an influence in UK government.
India use media misinformation as a weapon against minorities
India is using its strong diaspora network to influence politics in the West
Hard-line Hindus are pushing the Indian government’s agenda on British voters
Critics in the UK say Modi’s tactics in India — promoting a nationalist Hindu agenda at the expense of the country’s diverse minority groups — are now being exported by his supporters around the world. The activities of the OFBJP, which has roughly 40 chapters globally, are often coordinated by the external affairs department of Modi’s party.
India will soon be ‘one of the biggest influences on the world’. It is looking for new partners in the global race. This represents a great opportunity for the UK and India act to exploit it
The elections in UK have provided for an unprecedented opportunity where there now exists a government where the PM has personal ties to India, a Home Secretary who is especially seen as tough on terrorism and security, and a pro-India government in general.
Indian diaspora exerts its influence in domestic British politics
UK and India agree to deeper trading relationship holding a joint trade committee meeting 24th July 2020
Trade between the UK and India was worth £24 billion last year alone, and India is now the second largest investor in the UK economy.
The United Kingdom and India share a strong bond, strengthened by a modern trading relationship.
Department for international trade say huge opportunities to deepen relationship with India. They want to knock down existing trade barriers, create more good jobs and encourage innovation between what they referred to as the two of the greatest democracies in the world. They said they were pleased to see shared ambitions in the spotlight as they boost our trading.