Banker/ Scholar/ Lawmaker/ Chancellor – Who is Rishi Sunak
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Sunak took office on October 25, 2022, and has been making headlines ever since.
He is the 57th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the 3rd Prime Minister in the last nine months and the 5th prime minister in six years and 1st non-white Prime Minister.
Aged 42 years, he is the youngest UK PM in last 200 years.
Youngest UK PM was William Pit at age 24 years.
Since becoming a member of parliament in 2015, Rishi has quickly risen to the position of leadership.
First of many
First prime minister of color
First non-white prime minister
First Prime Minister born to immigrants
First British Asian prime minister
First Indian origin prime minister
First Prime Minister who is a practicing Hindu
Rishi Sunak Origins
Sunak was born in Southampton England, holds a British passport, was educated at
Winchester College and received his degree from Oxford University.
Rishi Sunak’s Religion
Being a devoted Hindu, Sunak organized a Diwali ceremony at his home just after taking PM’s office.
The paparazzi noticed a scarlet thread on his wrist after his first speech as prime minister; this thread, known as Kalawa, is considered sacred in all Hindu religious rituals.
Rishi Sunak’s Family
Sunak met Akshata Murthy an Indian Citizen and the daughter of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy, at Stanford University.
They were classmates and were seen as a power couple by colleagues.
Akshata Sunak is an Indian heiress, businesswoman, fashion designer, and venture capitalist. She is as old as Sunak (42 years).
Rishi Sunak’s Wealth
Sunak is wealthier than the British Monarch King Charles, who appointed him to the the post. Together, he Sunak and his wife are reported to be worth over 830 million dollars, which is more than twice as much as King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.
