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British PM Theresa May visits Swaminarayan Mandir

British Prime Minister Theresa May along with her husband Philip has paid a visit to the Swaminarayan Mandir in north-west…

British PM Theresa May visits Swaminarayan Mandir

British Prime Minister Theresa May (PHOTO: AFP)

British Prime Minister Theresa May along with her husband Philip has paid a visit to the Swaminarayan Mandir in north-west London, the largest Hindu temple outside India, days ahead of the UK general election to be held on June 8.

May, 60, visited the temple in Neasden and offered flower petals at the central shrine of Bhagwan Swaminarayan on day, a temple spokesperson said.

After meeting young and old volunteers of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, she also met with leaders of other Hindu organisations, the spokesperson said.

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In a 20-minute speech, May told around 2,000 worshippers to help her make Britain the "world's great meritocracy".

"I say to all British Hindus and Indians, come with me as we make Britain the world s great meritocracy. Come with me as we build a truly global Britain, and help me build those vital links with India. Come with me as we build a stronger, fairer and more prosperous vision for us all," she said.

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