How Indian is the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Rishi Sunak's parents were Southeast African-born Hindus of Indian Punjabi descent. What perspectives do we have here?
Background
On the 25th of October in 2022, King Charles III confirmed Rishi Sunak as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This is the first time that the highest post in the executive branch of a leading European country has been occupied by an ethnic Indian. This attracted a lot of special attention in the commentaries of the event. It is important to note that Rishi Sunak left the former British colony of India and Rishi Sunak himself was born on the territory of Great Britain. He grew up in the Great Britain and was educated in an environment under the influence of the traditions of the British elite. Let’s find out about the Indian factor in details.
