To celebrate the five-day Diwali festival, Rishi Sunak, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK, was seen with his wife Akshata Murty and their two daughters lighting diyas outside 10 Downing Street on Sunday. The festival of lights is a significant event that celebrates the victory of light over darkness and the start of fresh beginnings. It is widely celebrated by millions of Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities around the world. The family later went to Southampton where they joined Diwali celebrations.
Rishi Sunak is known for being the UK’s first British Asian Prime Minister, having previously taken up the role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in February 2020. His family background is rooted in India, and his wife Akshata Murty is the daughter of tech billionaire Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys. The couple has been married for over a decade and has two daughters.
The Sunak family was pictured amidst the traditional Diwali decorations at No. 10 Downing Street, where they lit diyas – small clay lamps filled with oil – in the evening. Later, they travelled to Southampton to continue the festivities with the local community. Traditionally, Diwali attracts millions of people who gather to celebrate, share meals, and exchange gifts.
The Chancellor shared his wishes on Twitter, expressing his joy at being able to celebrate the festival of lights with his family. His message was accompanied by a picture of his family lighting diyas, with a caption that read “Wishing everyone a Happy and peaceful Diwali.” This year’s celebration, although dampened by the ongoing pandemic, provided a moment of joy and hope for people around the world in these tumultuous times
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