Rishi Sunak: 10 interesting facts about new UK Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak is now officially the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). Rishi Sunak became Britain's third prime minister in two months. He has pledged to lead the country which has been facing an economic crisis.

Facts about Rishi Sunak:

1. Sunak is the youngest prime minister in the UK in 200 years. William Pitt, who took up the position in 1783 at age 24, stood in his place.

2. Seven years after being chosen as a member of parliament in 2015, Sunak has now been appointed as Prime Minister. Even though David Cameron was elected prime minister after only nine years, Pitt the younger still retains the record with only two years.

3. The first Hindu-origin prime minister of the UK is Rishi Sunak. His Indian parents, who had immigrated to the UK from East Africa in the 1960s, gave birth to him there.

4. King Charles III appointed Sunak as the first Prime Minister. The Queen chose Lizz Truss two days preceding her death on September 8.

5. Three new UK prime ministers have taken office in the last six months.
After just 49 days in the position, Liz Truss resigned this week, and Boris Johnson in September 2022.

6. He received his education from prestigious universities like Oxford, Winchester College, and Stanford University.

7. Sunak is a devout Hindu and took his oath on the Bhagwat Gita in 2015.

8. He is married to Akshata Murthy, a Britain based Indian fashion designer and businesswoman and the daughter of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy.

9. His estimated net worth is $830 million, which is more than the former Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

10. During the administration of Boris Johnson, he oversaw as the Treasury Chief.

FAQs

Which former British prime minister is best known?
It is Winston Churchill.

When was Rishi Sunak appointed as PM?
October 2022