London, May 15: Sadiq Khan, the new Mayor of London visited city’s famous Shri Swaminarayan temple in Neasden, a few days before he was elected. Mr. Khan is son of a Pakistani immigrant bus driver and has become the first Muslim to be ever elected as Mayor of London. We found some interesting photos of Mr. Khan visiting his favourite temple. Also Read - British PM Boris Johnson Defends Winston Churchill After His Defaced Statue Was Hidden in Box From #BlackLivesMatter Protesters in London

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Mr Khan defeated Zac Goldsmith the candidate from Conservative party on May 7, by a record margin and achieved the biggest individual mandate in political history of Britain. (Also Read: Sadiq Khan: All you need to know about London’s first Muslim Mayor) Also Read - 20 innovative Indian companies get London Mayor's award

In the pictures, Sadiq Khan is seen interacting with other visitors of the temple and also performed few rituals. His post on social media read “As Mayor, I will stand up for London’s Indian community, and strengthen London’s friendship with India. I look forward to leading a trade delegation to India at the earliest opportunity.”

Mr. Khan’s win as the Mayor of London and getting into City Hall with 57 percent of the vote is termed as win of hope over fear and unity over division. He believes that he would be the most pro-business Mayor London has ever had. He will support small businesses and challenge Government’s unfair VISA restrictions which make it harder for businesses to find the required skills. (Also Read: Sadiq Khan wins London Election, creates history by becoming first Muslim Mayor in Europe)

The Mayor of London has huge concerns over the growing threat of extremism and radicalisation and he has made it is his priority to keep residents of London safe from any anti-social behaviour or violent crime. He says he will be the British Muslim who fight to the extremes and while he says it, he doesn’t hesitate about it. (Also Read: London to elect first Muslim mayor; Conservatives play Narendra Modi card to dissuade Sikh & Hindu supporters)

He surely has gained Londoners respect for that.

all images sourced from facebook.com/sadiqforlondon