There is excitement across India about the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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According to a BBC report, an idea of ​​this excitement of Indians can be found by looking at the headlines of the country's media. The Times of India, India's most widely read newspaper, had the headline – UK Prime Minister 'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak. The word Hindu is used five times in their news. Headlines of India Today—The Hindu at No. 10 Downing Street. But they also said that Sunak did not get the prime ministership because he was a Hindu.

Many media also made headlines pointing to British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent. such as the telegraph. They are titled, 'SUNAK: Ex-India company to take UK lead'. Here 'Ex-India Company' refers to the then East India Company. The establishment controlled a large part of India by force. And Dainik Bhaskar headlined, 'Another Diwali gift to the nation. A sage of Indian origin is going to rule the whites.'

Beyond the media headlines, many Indians feel that Sunak's prime ministership will be beneficial for India. Last August, Sunak organized a campaign event for British-Indians in North London. He spoke in Hindi there. He said that if he becomes the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, he will work for the further development of the country's relations with India.  

Rishi Sunak has made a place in the minds of Indians through his religious practices as well. He was sworn in as a UK lawmaker with his hands on the Bhagavad Gita, the holy scripture of Hindus. In a recent event, he was seen worshiping the cow, a sacred animal in Hinduism. He lit lamps in his official residence on Diwali. Sunak also loves cricket. Cricket is very popular among Indians.

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