Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak alongside his spouse, Akshta Murthy celebrated Diwali on Thursday (Oct 31), a day after resigning because the Opposition chief. Sunak, who made historical past in 2022 by turning into the primary British-Asian PM to rejoice Diwali at 10, Downing Road, appeared in festive spirit because the couple celebrated the competition of sunshine in Leicester. Ms Murty took to Instagram to share footage of the celebration, during which she and Rishi Sunak had been seen serving prasadam to the revellers gathered for the Diwali festivities.
“Embracing new beginnings with pleasure and gratitude this Diwali. Could this mild deliver blessings to all. Blissful Diwali!” she captioned the submit.
Sunak resigns as Opposition chief
On Wednesday (Oct 30), Mr Sunak resigned because the Opposition chief by making his remaining look on the Home of Commons throughout Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs).
“I grew to become chief of my occasion throughout Diwali, and I now stand down throughout that very same competition,” stated Sunak in his parting speech.
“I’m proud to have been the primary British Asian Prime Minister, however I used to be even prouder that it was not that massive a deal.” Sunak added while extending needs for a joyful Diwali to all celebrating within the UK and world wide.
In a show of mutual respect and admiration, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer additionally thanked his predecessor for his service and prolonged the very best needs to his household.
“I want everybody celebrating within the UK and world wide a joyful Diwali a time to come back collectively to rejoice and deal with the brighter future,” stated Starmer.
“Final Diwali the chief of the opposition and his household uh lit the doorways outdoors 10 Downing Road it was a major second in our nationwide story the primary British Asian prime minister is a reminder that it is a nation the place folks of each background may fulfill their desires and it makes us all proud to be British chief of the opposition,” he added.
Rishi Sunak has been serving as interim chief of Conservatives till a brand new Tory chief is elected. The voting for the brand new chief occurred on Thursday with the winner anticipated to be introduced on Saturday, virtually 4 months after the crushing basic election defeat confronted by the Tories.
