UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Talks About His Punjabi Roots in Gurpurab Greetings

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:35pm on 27 Nov 2023,Monday India Global

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, marking Guru Nanak Jayanti, lauded the substantial impact of British Sikhs on the UK, citing it as a "source of pride and inspiration." Sunak, of Punjabi Indian heritage, emphasized the significance of the Sikh community's contribution on the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Born to Hindu Punjabi parents with roots in Ludhiana and Gujranwala, Sunak expressed joy in extending Gurpurab wishes. Recognizing the Sikh community's immense role in the country, he concluded, "You are a source of pride and inspiration to us all." The celebration aligns with Sunak's acknowledgment of his familial Indian roots.

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