Britain: Rishi Sunak, the new leader of the Conservative Party in Britain and the prime ministerial candidate, thanked his parents and wife Akshata Murthy for their cooperation in the last program related to the election campaign. On Wednesday night, people raised slogans of ‘Rishi-Rishi’ at an event in Wimble, London. It was clear from the warm welcome that Sunak, at least to these spectators, was at the forefront of the race to replace Boris Johnson as the prime minister of Britain.
Sunak said, ‘This last election program is very special for me because two people who inspired me to join public service are here today – my mother and father.’ The camera was then followed by his doctor sitting in the front row. Father Yashveer and pharmacist turned to mother Usha. Sunak’s wife was also sitting with him. Sunak said amidst thunderous applause, ‘What he did for the people inspired me to join politics. Thank you mother, and father, for trying to give a better life to your children and always sacrificing them for them. Thank you also for teaching me that with hard work and faith and love of family you can achieve anything for your great country.
Describing his wife as “wonderful, loving, humble”, Sunak narrated his love story while studying at Stanford University in the US. He said, ‘You know how much you mean to me and I am very grateful that you chose me 18 years ago.’, made a last-ditch effort to persuade Tory members who have not yet decided who they would vote for with their perspectives on crime-fighting, tax, and immigration reforms and foreign policy priorities.
Responding to a question about the biggest sacrifice I’ve made in the race to become Britain’s ‘first black prime minister’, Sunak said, “The biggest sacrifice I’ve made is what I’ve been through as a husband and father over the years.” I am not able to play my role well. It’s really difficult for me because I love my kids and wife very much and unfortunately my presence in their lives has diminished a bit over the years. It is a great privilege. I care a lot for my country and I feel that I can give something to the country that will benefit millions of people. The event in London was the 12th and final event in the race for the leader of the Conservative Party. The election will end on Friday evening and the winner is likely to be announced on Monday.
