Rishi Sunak performs Gau pooja with wife in London, wins praise from Indians
India Today
Videos of Rishi Sunak performing Gau pooja with wife Akshata Murthy have been lauded by Indians living in the UK.
Rishi Sunak, running for the post of the UK Prime Minister, was seen performing Gau pooja in London with his wife Akshata Murthy. The videos and photos of the ritual have won praise from Indians living in the UK.
Who? Rishi Sunak (PM candidate)Where ? London, EnglandWhat ? Performing Cow worshipThat’s our rich cultural heritage we must be proud about. = Tat twam asi #Hinduism #Rishisunak #India #London #Hindutva pic.twitter.com/aaKdz9UM5R
The couple could be seen worshipping a cow and performing an Aarti. This comes after Sunak posted pictures of his Janmashtami celebrations at the Bhaktivedanta Manor temple.
#rishisunak more from cow pooja pic.twitter.com/eza24SLOtZ
Sunak had previously won the hearts of Indians living in the UK when he celebrated Diwali last year and lit diyas (oil lamps) at his official residence.
Earlier, amid reports of rival Liz Truss leading the prime ministerial race against Rishi Sunak, the Indian diaspora organised havans to ensure his well-being and victory.
The Indian diaspora is one of the largest ethnic minorities in the UK with close to 1.5 million people, which is about 2.5 per cent of the total population. This 2.5 per cent is estimated to contribute about 6 per cent to the GDP.
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