Uday Nagaraju, an IT professional from Hyderabad, might be standing at the cusp of history as he gets ready for an electoral battle in the UK. He was recently announced as Labour Party’s parliamentary candidate from North Bedfordshire.
The 55-year-old went to the UK to pursue MS. After a successful career in AI consulting, he is diving into a full-fledged political career as a contestant in the general elections in the UK, scheduled to be held in January 2025. However, Uday is not new to public service.
After completing his early education in Warangal district, Uday completed the rest of his schooling from Hyderabad. He studied engineering at KITS at Ramtek in Maharashtra and then left for the UK for higher studies.
Speaking to News18, his sister, Maitreyi Prasad, said: “Uday had a keen interest in politics and public service from childhood. He is the founder of AI Policy Labs which explores how AI can be used for social good. He is inspired by former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao and Mahatma Gandhi due to the contributions they made in developing our country. Last year, he completed a Master’s programme from University College London in Public Administration. He lives with his wife and daughter in the UK, while I live with my mother in Hyderabad.”
After he was selected as a candidate from Labour Party, Uday said: “Our towns and villages, like Biggleswade, Sandy and Potton have suffered under successive Conservative governments. We require an active MP who is accessible and prioritises the interests of residents.”
Uday Nagaraju is pitted against Richard Fuller from Conservative Party. The North Bedfordshire seat has traditionally been a bastion of the Conservatives.
Uday, who has seamlessly integrated technology into public service for years and worked at the grassroots level, said: “Only a Labour government can deliver the change that North Bedfordshire needs: getting the NHS back on its feet and taking back our streets to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.”
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