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Second Sikh lord mayor is sworn in.

Europe Intelligence Wire

| May 21, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From Leicester Mercury)

Leicester's 546th Lord Mayor was sworn in wearing a ceremonial black turban last night.

Labour councillor Piara Clair became Leicester's second Sikh Lord Mayor during the annual mayor-making ceremony at Leicester town hall.

Coun Clair was due to become deputy Lord Mayor, but was catapulted into the top job after Lord Mayor-elect Councillor Jean Middleton stood down this week due to illness.

In his acceptance speech, Coun Clair said he was wearing a black turban to honour his father. He will name his mayoral …

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