"This is actually the first of such conversations," he told about 100 representatives of social and cultural associations of the Indian diaspora and Indian origin members of the British Parliament who attended the function. Welcoming the community to India House, the historic building housing the Indian High Commission, Sarna said all community members must feel that "this is their home" and they would always be welcome here. Each community member’s life journey could be described as A Tale of Two Countries—that of India and the UK, that of the "matrabhumi" and the "karmabhumi," said Sarna, an acclaimed author and short story writer in his personal life.

The high commissioner also noted that the UK had the highest share of electronic visas that had been issued—24 percent, adding that 300,000 OCI cards (multiple entry lifelong visa for Overseas Citizens of India) had been issued and 300 applications were being received every day.