Rishi Sunak is UK's New Prime Minister: Indian-origin world leaders at major roles | PHOTOS
UK New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: At the age of 42, Rishi Sunak is also the youngest person to take the office in more than 200 years.
UK New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: Conservative party leader Rishi Sunak will become the first Hindu and the first person of colour to become Britain`s Prime Minister. At the age of 42, he is also the youngest person to take the office in more than 200 years.
As Rishi Sunak becomes the UK Prime Minister, let's take a quick look at Indian-origin politicians who are currently serving in crucial portfolios in countries:
Leo Varadkar
Born in the Irish capital Dublin Leo Varadkar is Indian- origin who was the first Indian origin to head a government in Europe. His father migrated from Mumbai to Ireland in the 1960's. He served as 14th Prime Minister of Ireland between 2017- 2020. Varadkar is now the deputy head of government and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
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