Gurdip Bungar

Gurdip Bungar is a British-Indian politician, community leader and businessman based in Gravesham, Kent, United Kingdom. He is the only mayor of Gravesham Council who has been elected twice.

Biography Early life Bungar was born in Ravidassia family of Palahi village in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India. He moved to the UK in December 1961 without knowing English but gradually worked his way through education, completing GCE O Levels, an engineering apprenticeship, and a Higher National Diploma.

Politics Bungar joined the Labour Party and was elected as a councillor for the Town ward of Gravesham Borough Council. In 2019, he made history by becoming the first Dalit mayor of Gravesham, a position he was again entrusted with in 2023, reflecting his popularity and service-oriented approach. Prior to being appointed twice as a mayor, he also served as deputy mayor of Gravesham Borough Council.

He is executive member of Gurdwara Guru Ravidass, Gravesend and during the COVID pandemic period, he encouraged same Gurdwara, to donate 10,000 pounds to Darent Valley Hospital.