The official Twitter account of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office shared images of the Prime Minister and his wife, Akshata Murty, lighting diyas, the traditional oil lamps, alongside the guests, emphasizing the significance of the festival. Tonight Prime Minister @RishiSunak welcomed guests from the Hindu community to Downing Street ahead of #Diwali – a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness. pic.twitter.com/JqSjX8f85F — UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 8, 2023The UK Prime Minister continues the tradition of Diwali celebrations at their official residence. Rishi Sunak (43) is the youngest and wealthiest PM in the history of the United Kingdom. Born to parents of Indian descent who are immigrants from East Africa, Rishi Sunak married Akshata Murthy, his college sweetheart from Stanford University.

Source: The Hindu November 09, 2023 09:44 UTC