With the resignation of Boris Johnson from the post of British PM, many types of speculations have started about the next PM. Among all the contenders for the post of PM, one name is also included in the name of Rishi Sunak of Indian origin. It will be a matter of great pride for India that a person of Indian origin will become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
In the recent elimination round held in UK, Rishi Sunak has got 25% of the votes, so Rishi Sunak of UK can be made the next PM. Let us know everything about the personal life, education and career of UK PM candidate Rishi Sunak-
something like this early life
Talking about Rishi Sunak, who is showing his passion in Britain, he was born on 12 May 1980 in Southampton, UK. Both his parents were of Indian origin. Father was a doctor, while mother ran a dispensary. Rishi is the eldest among three siblings.
Rishi’s family had settled in Britain long back. He did his schooling from Winchester College, UK, after which he went to Oxford University for higher studies. From here he completed his studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Sunak has an MBA from Stanford University, USA. After completing his studies, he started his career with the investment bank Goldman Sachs.
Political journey of Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak first became the MP of Richmond, Yorkshire in the year 2015. Since then he continued to represent there. Last year, Sunak was elected MP for the second time from the Richmond (York) seat. Prior to being Finance Minister, he was given the responsibility of Housing Minister of Britain in the year 2018. Sunak was elected the Conservative candidate for Richmond (York) in October 2014, replacing former party leader and Foreign Secretary William Hague. This was followed by general elections in the year 2015, he won with a majority of 36.2% getting 19,550 votes. When Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s election campaign was underway, the government often relied on Sunak for media interviews and kept him ahead.
Rishi Sunak’s salary is so much
Rishi Sunak, an MBA from Stanford University in California, is the first leader in the 34-year history of the annual ranking of Britain’s richest people. He was an analyst with the investment bank, Goldman Sachs, from 2001 to 2004, and was later a partner in two hedge funds. In addition, his government salary as MP and Chancellor is £1,51,649.
Rishi Sunak is the son-in-law of Narayan Murthy
Rishi Sunak is the son-in-law of NR Narayana Murthy, the founder of Indian tech giant Infosys. Sunak met Akshata Murthy while studying at Stanford University. The meeting turned into love and then both of them got married in the year 2009. At present, Sunak and Akshata are parents to two daughters named Krishna and Anushka. According to a media report published on the basis of information shared with stock exchanges in April this year, Akshata Murthy is richer than Britain’s Queen Elizabeth in terms of wealth.
Rishi Sunak is the owner of so much wealth
Speaking of real estate, Sunak’s constituency is a Grade II-listed manor house in the village of Kirby Sigston near Northlerton in Richmond, purchased in 2015. Bought in 2010 is a five bedroom townhouse in South Kensington, London, priced at £4.5. There is also a penthouse apartment in Santa Monica, California.