THE ASIAN INDEPENDENT UK
Mr. Ram Pal Rahi of Bedford United Kingdom passed away on Fri, 08-May-2026.
He was born on 25-Jan-1954 in Panjab India to Subedar Major of Indian Army.
He is survived by his wife Romila, daughter Renu, sons Randeep and Rahul.
He knew multiple languages like English, Hindi, Panjabi, Gujrati, Marathi.
Rahi ji held various positions in social and cultural organisations.
• President of the Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Organisations UK (FABO-UK), since 2023
• Also, President of the Punjab Buddhist Society UK and the Dr Ambedkar Mission Society, Bedford.
• Ram Pal Rahi was a respected community leader whose lifelong work has uplifted others through activism, entrepreneurship, and education. Born in Guru Ravidas Nagar, Nawanshahr, Punjab, into a family with a strong sense of duty, his father served Indian Army at the rank of Subedar Major.
• Mr Rahi’s journey reflects a deep commitment to equality, social justice, and service. These values continue to inspire those around him.
• He pursued his education in Pune, Maharashtra where he also learnt Marathi and Gujarati. He later graduated from Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar with a degree in English, History, and Political Science. During his University years, he was actively involved with the National Cadet Corps (NCC), receiving formal training.
• From 1976 to 1989, he worked as a production operator at Vauxhall Motors in Luton. During this time, he trained as a driving instructor and later founded the Paul School of Motoring. Since 1985, his family has also been managing the Londis Convenience Store in Kempton.
• A highly enterprising individual, Mr. Rahi ventured into the property market and successfully built a substantial property portfolio, including a hotel.
• He had the honour of working closely with the late Chanan Chahal, the founding president of FABO-UK. Together, they travelled extensively to promote the Ambedkarite cause, visiting countries including Portugal, France, Belgium, Canada (Simon Fraser University, Vancouver), the United States (Columbia University), Colombia, Japan (Kōshiyama University), Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.
• Mr. Rahi has served as a trustee of the Guru Ravidas Mission Hospital in Phagwara, Punjab and personally funded surgeries for underprivileged patients. He is also a member of the Prabuddha Bharat Foundation in Punjab. A passionate supporter of education, he has consistently helped poor students by funding school uniforms, books, and tuition fees. He has even sponsored several students to pursue higher education abroad. Additionally, he has contributed financially to the publication of numerous books.
• His dedication, leadership, and invaluable contribution to the Indian diaspora, and particularly to the Ambedkarite Buddhist community globally, will always be remembered with deep respect and gratitude.
• FABO-UK and AMS Bedford stand firmly with the bereaved family during this moment of immense sorrow and extend their heartfelt condolences and prayers.
We request everyone to respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time. Please refrain from phone calls and home visits until further arrangements are announced.
FABO-UK and AMS Bedford, extend its sincere condolences to Late Ram Pal Rahi’s family, friends, and colleagues. His legacy of compassion, dialogue, and commitment to justice will continue to inspire the future generations.
