Mr. Pandey runs a small business with a background in IT
Melbourne:
Sydney’s City of Parramatta Council elected Indian councilor Sameer Pandey as its new mayor on Monday.
Mr Pandey’s election to the post coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Sydney on Monday for a two-day visit at the invitation of his Australian counterpart. Pandey was first elected to the council in 2017 and became the Indian subcontinent’s first city vice mayor in 2022, an official statement said.
Mr Pandey was elected when Donna Davis resigned following her election as Member of State for Parramatta in the Australian state of New South Wales.
Pandey claimed it was a privilege to lead the council of one of Australia’s fastest growing centres, saying: “The city of Parramatta is the geographical heart of Greater Sydney and a major economic powerhouse, as well as the best place in Sydney to live. ” “Parramatta is home to a vibrant and diverse community, and I am delighted to lead the city as it cements itself as Sydney’s second CBD (central business district) and the focus of some of its most exciting opportunities,” he said. in the press release.
Pandey, a small business owner with a background in IT, “is passionate about ensuring the council delivers what the community and local businesses need and positioning the city of Parramatta as a smart city,” the press release said.
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