Indian- origin Sayonara Luxton appointed as the new mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in southeast England.

Goa-born councillor from Sunningdale left Goa 40 years ago. She worked with Airbus industries in Dubai before moving to the UK with her husband, Ian.

Ms Luxton said that, "When I left Goa 40 years ago, I could not in my wildest dreams have dreamt that I could hold such a high office. I mean look at me, the mayoral robe was not designed for my stature, but I promise you that I hold the heart and soul and I will give everything."

"I will be working on a special project in Her Majesty's honour and further details will be released soon," she added.

Sayonara has served as the Sunningdale deputy mayor for one year. She took over as mayor from councillor Dee Quick. She was also the chairperson of the licensing pane, adult services and health overview and scrutiny panel, and vice chairperson for the foster-parenting panel and a member of other committees.

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