The Labour Party of North Wales in the United Kingdom has nominated Rajeev Metri, a senior cardiology nurse, for the parliamentary polls from the Wales region.
Mr. Metri hails from Daddi village in Hukkeri taluk of Belagavi district. He was earlier elected as a Councillor in Bodelwyddan town in North Wales, United Kingdom.
His family members said that he is first person from Karnataka to be elected to such a public office in North Wales.
Mr. Metri migrated to the U.K. in 2001. He entered frontline healthcare work with the National Health Service and is now the manager of the health and safety team.
He joined the Labour Party in 2019 and is contesting the 2026 Senedd elections from the Clwyd region under Welsh Labour.
He previously served as a Councillor for Bodelwyddan town and currently represents the Northwell Ward in Luton Borough Council, England.
source/content: thehindu.com (headline edited)