| Political Journey | - February 2025: Entered politics by contesting in local elections for Wellingborough Town Council
- March 2025: Joined Conservative Party and actively engaged in local governance
- 6 May 2025: Became a town councillor after winning the local ward election of Wellingborough
- 13 May 2025: Elected as the 5th Mayor of Wellingborough, marking the first Indian-origin individual to hold this position
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| Professional Background | - Before entering politics, Raj had 15 years of experience in sectors like defense, banking, and corporate consulting as an engineer.
- Commenced his career in 2011 as a Test Analyst at ONS Interactive Solutions Pvt. Ltd in Noida.
- Moved to Qatar in 2013 and worked as a Senior Test Analyst in an advertising firm.
- Founded Shri Munna Lal Mishra Intermediate College in Mirzapur in 2013, promoting quality education for over 800 students.
- Pursued M.Tech in computer science from the University of Leicester in 2016.
- Joined National Air Traffic Services (NATS), UK as a Test Engineer in 2018.
- In 2021, took on the role of Quality Assurance Engineer Manager at Cognizant in London.
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| Recent Entrepreneurship | - Co-founded a software company, Sam AI Solutions, with his wife in 2023.
- Founded IndiaWale Abroad in January 2024, assisting Indians with immigration advice and career guidance.
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| Charitable Initiatives | During his mayoral term, chose to support Louisa Gregory’s Hospice Campaign and the Veterans Community Network, aiming to elevate awareness and garner support. |
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