Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday despatched “warmest congratulations” to his incoming British counterpart Rishi Sunak, the primary nonwhite and a Hindu to occupy No 10.
“Warmest congratulations @RishiSunak! As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2030. Special Diwali wishes to the ‘living bridge’ of UK Indians, as we transform our historic ties into a modern partnership,” tweeted PM Modi.
Warmest congratulations @RishiSunak! As you turn out to be UK PM, I sit up for working intently collectively on international points, and implementing Roadmap 2030. Special Diwali needs to the ‘residing bridge’ of UK Indians, as we remodel our historic ties into a contemporary partnership.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2022
Mr Sunak’s victory got here on the day Hindus worldwide mark the beginning of the five-day competition of Diwali — a celebration of the victory of fine over evil.
Just weeks after he misplaced out to Liz Truss to steer the ruling Tories, Mr Sunak due to this fact pulled off a shocking reversal in fortunes.
Penny Mordaunt, the final rival left after Boris Johnson dramatically pulled out, did not safe the required 100 nominations from her fellow MPs.
“Rishi Sunak is therefore elected as leader of the Conservative party,” senior backbencher Graham Brady mentioned, as Mordaunt pledged her “full support” for Sunak.
Addressing members of his celebration behind closed doorways after the announcement, Mr Sunak reportedly obtained a rapturous reception.
“That he becomes the first British Asian — indeed the first from any minority ethnic background — to become PM is a genuinely significant moment,” mentioned Scottish chief Nicola Sturgeon.