Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:03pm on 06 Sep 2023,Wednesday G20 2023
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized his deep bonds with India and 'proud Hindu' heritage in an exclusive interview with PTI. Sunak, UK's first Indian-origin and Hindu PM, cited his Indian wife and pride in his Indian roots. On India relations, he discussed meeting PM Modi to address global challenges and realize the India-UK FTA's potential for job creation. Sunak expressed optimism for a mutually beneficial trade deal. He also reaffirmed Ukraine's right to sovereignty amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Earlier, Sunak took oath on the Bhagavad Gita and performed Hindu rituals publicly. By underscoring his personal faith and cultural identity, Sunak continues affirming his Indian heritage as PM.
