I am "hugely" proud of my Indian roots: British PM Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit
The Hindu
In October last year, he became the first Indian-origin British prime minister, scripting history.
What does the British Prime Minister discuss at the dinner table with his Indian parents-in-law? Is it Indian politics or the challenges of running Britain? Neither. It’s cricket.
"The most political we tend to get is in our discussion of cricket. I've agreed that my daughters can support India when it comes to cricket, as long as they support England when it comes to football!" Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told PTI.
Mr. Sunak's parents, both of Indian origin, came to the U.K. from east Africa. His wife Akshata Murty is the daughter of India's billionaire tech czar Narayana Murthy and philanthropist and educator Sudha Murty.
In an interview via email days ahead of his visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 summit on September 9 and 10, Mr. Sunak said Wednesday the response from the Indian people to his appointment as the prime minister was “overwhelming and humbling.” "I am hugely proud of my Indian roots and my connections to India. As you know, my wife is Indian and being a proud Hindu means I will always have a connection to India and the people of India," he said.
The 43-year-old leader of the Conservative Party was first elected as an MP in 2015. He was made finance minister or chancellor of exchequer in February 2020 by then Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In October last year, he became the first Indian-origin British prime minister, scripting history.
"One of the first things I did after becoming Prime Minister was to hold a reception for Diwali in Downing Street. Having the opportunity to welcome many British Indians into Number 10 and seeing the building decorated from top to bottom with lights and flowers was an incredibly proud and emotional moment for me," Mr. Sunak said.
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