Let’s work together on global issues, Prime Minister Modi congratulates Rishi Sunak

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian-origin Rishi Sunak who was elected as the British Prime Minister. "Warmest congratulations Rishi Sunak. 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 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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2022

Rishi Sunak was selected when his challenger Penny Mordaunt withdrew after failing to get the support of 100 MPs. Sunak is becoming the prime minister at the age of 42. He has the support of more than half of the 357 Conservative party MPs.

Rishi Sunak's ancestors have their roots in Punjab. Sunak was born in Southampton to Yashvir Sunak, a National Health Service general practitioner, and Usha Sunak, a pharmacist. His wife is Akshata Murthy, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy. The couple have two daughters Krishna and Anoushka.