London, Sept. 28 -- The Viksit Bharat Run was organised in Harrow on Sunday, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and local residents in a celebration of fitness, unity, and cultural pride. The event was held in association with Grays Community and supported by the High Commission of India.

High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, stated that the purpose of the event was to highlight the spirit of service and the contributions of Indians abroad.

"The idea was to emphasise the spirit of service and the notion that a cohesive community that contributes to society and is driven by the commitment to serve India but also to commit to serve the country where they live... Thereby, to build the image of t...