Pradeep Bhardwaj

High Sheriff of Wiltshire 2023-2024, a global citizen, from the world of technology but with a view and interest on a wide variety of topics.

[Wiltshire Lieutenancy @WiltsLieutenant]

The Wiltshire Lieutenancy and Shrievalty enjoyed a fascinating talk from Baroness Manningham-Buller at their annual meeting yesterday. Pictured here with two former High Sheriffs, Maj Gen Ashley Truluck and Mr Pradeep Bhardwaj.

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A new (Electric Vehicle) EV Excise Duty of 3p/mile for EVs and 1.5p for PHEVs

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Braced for Storm Rachel to make landfall. How much carnage would it bring? #Budget2025 #autumnbudget

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Two Child benefit cap to be lifted #Budget2025

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Freezing Prescription charges and Rail fares - no inflation linked hikes.

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Income tax and National Insurance thresholds to be frozen for 3 more years till 2031 (Rishi Sunak froze it in 2021 till 2028) - "Fiscal drag"

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Why so much fuss and outcry about #austerity. There are times when it can be both a political and economic choice as well as a necessity. #budget2025

[Pradeep Bhardwaj @convergingworld]

To all my Gujarati friends around the world,
Wishing you Happy New Year, a blissful Varsha Pratipada and Bestu Varas.
નવા વરસ ના રામ રામ
નૂતન વર્ષાભિનંદન
સૌ ગુજરાતીઓને નવા વર્ષની હૃદયપૂર્વકની શુભકામનાઓ

Best Wishes,
Pradeep Bhardwaj
Swindon, United Kingdom

[Pradeep Bhardwaj @convergingworld]

Privilege to attend the 50th Anniversary celebration yesterday, of the newly and aptly named Wiltshire (& Swindon) Community Foundation - a great occasion celebrated in a very grand way, with Her Majesty The Queen Camilla gracing the occasion to unveil the plaque.

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A special prayer service at @SwindonTemple today for community remembrance and reflection. Please come and join if you can #AirIndia171 #AirIndiaPlaneCrash

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Let's Pray ##AirIndia171

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Two Great Nations, One Glorious Future 🇬🇧 🇮🇳

Many Congratulations #India #UnitedKingdom on signing a landmark Free Trade Agreement today - it is a historic moment indeed that reflects our shared beliefs and strategic partnership.

One Heart 💖 Two Nations
#ukindiafta #ukindia

[Swindon Hindu Temple @SwindonTemple]

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲! 🕉️✨

𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔, the exhibition on the Hindu Civilisation to explore the timeless essence of #Hindu #Dharma

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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈 !! होली के शुभ अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
I Wish You Abundance of Peace, Love & Joy.
#Holi #FestivalOfColours #FestivalOfLove

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, it is also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Together, let's "Accelerate Action, to achieve Gender Equality" #IWD2025

[Pradeep Bhardwaj @convergingworld]

True honour & great privilege to meet Her Majesty #QueenCamilla again today at @ProspectHospice to celebrate its 45th anniversary and launch of The Evans Education Centre. We are grateful to HM Queen Camilla for her continued support as President of Prospect Hospice.

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I wish everyone Happiness, Peace, Joy & Prosperity on the occasion of the popular harvest festivals of #Lohri #MakarSankranti #Pongal #Bihu

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My warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of #PrakashPurab, the 358th Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, 10th & last Guru of #Sikhism who established Khalsa Panth in 1699.

ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

[Pradeep Bhardwaj @convergingworld]

2024 has been a rollercoaster year of highs & lows, joy & grief, triumphs & tribulations - THANK YOU for your friendship, support, goodwill & solidarity.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year 2025, filled with joy, success, and unforgettable moments.

#HappyNewYear

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Wishing everyone #MerryChristmas    & Happy Holidays, as we reflect on the joyous moments this passing year and look forward with anticipation for all the excitement in the year ahead.

Let us embody the spirit of Christmas with kindness, generosity, love & compassion for all.