Oath on Bhagwad Gita to 1st Indian-origin PM of UK: Story of Rishi Sunak's many firsts
The first Indian-origin Prime Minister of Britain has a decorated with many feathers to it. Defeating Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak bagged the top job to lead the country, which he had lost to Liz Truss, just six weeks ago. Let"s take a look at the many feathers in Sunak"s cap
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The first Indian-origin Prime Minister of Britain has a decorated with many feathers to it. Defeating Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak bagged the top job to lead the country, which he had lost to Liz Truss, just six weeks ago.
Let's take a look at the many feathers in Sunak's cap
First Indian-origin Prime Minister of Britain
Sunak's appointment is another first for Britain - he will become the country's first prime minister of Indian origin. His family migrated to Britain in the 1960s, a period when many people from Britain's former colonies moved to the country to help it rebuild after World War Two.
Sunak attended Oxford University and Stanford University where he met his wife Akshata Murthy, whose father is Indian billionaire N. R. Narayana Murthy, founder of outsourcing giant Infosys Ltd.
Sunak attended Oxford University and Stanford University where he met his wife Akshata Murthy, whose father is Indian billionaire N. R. Narayana Murthy, founder of outsourcing giant Infosys Ltd.
First cabinet minister to take oath on Bhagwad Gita
When Rishi Sunak was made the finance minister of Britain did not hesitate to acknowlege his cultural and religious rooots as he took an oath by placing his hands on the Bhagavad Gita. “I am now a citizen of Britain. But my religion is Hindu. My religious and cultural heritage is Indian. I proudly say that I am a Hindu and my identity is also a Hindu" Sunak had said.
First non-white to lead UK
In one of the most remarkable political comebacks in British politics, Rishi Sunak has become Britain’s first nonwhite leader to take the top job.
First Hindu prime minister of Britain
As told above, he has not shied away of being Hindu.
Youngest PM of UK
At 42, he’ll also be the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years.
Richest MP to become PM of Britain
Rishi Sunak, and his wife Akshata Murthy, grabbed a spot on the Sunday Times Rich List. The couple joined the UK rich list recently and were both featured in the category in May 2022. Sunak is said to be the richest man in the House of Commons, while reports claim that his wife Akshata is wealthier than British Queen Elizabeth II with assets worth £430 million.