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Manjula Sood (80, 1945–2025), The U.K’s First Female Asian Lord Mayor Of Leicester In 2008, Died On 12/24/25. She Moved From India In 1970; Taught Primary School From 1973; Became The City’s First Female Hindu Councillor In 1996; And Received An MBE And Honorary Doctorate. Tributes Hail Her As A Pioneer For Diversity, Women, And Leadership.

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Councillor Manjula Sood, who served Leicester throughout her political career, dies aged 80.