This is the first time in the history of the UK that 11th Downing street was lit up with diyas. Rishi Sunak, born to Punjabi Hindu parents, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, lit the diyas at his official residence
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, on Saturday, lit Diyas at 11 Downing street ahead of Diwali. In a video shared by the Twitter handle Indians in London Group, he can be seen lighting diyas on the pathway to his official residence.
"Chancellor of Exchequer Rt. Honourable @RishiSunak for the 1st time in British History Lit Diwali Diya at 11 Downing Street . Proud moment for #BritishHindus and #BritishIndians. It’s Happy Diwali. Indeed Let the festivities begin Diya lamp ! #FestivalofLights #Diwali," Indians in London Group tweeted.
This is the first time in the history of the UK that 11th Downing street was lit up with diyas.
It is to be noted that Sunak was born to Punjabi Hindu parents, and can be seen embracing his Indian roots. Sunak is the son of a doctor and pharmacist of Indian origin who migrated to the UK from Africa.
Sunak is married to Akshata Murthy, the daughter of Narayana Murthy, who is an Indian billionaire and the co-founder of IT services company, Infosys.
He has been Chancellor of the Exchequer since February 2020.
Sunak was elected as the Member of Parliament for Richmond in the 2015 general elections.
Earlier, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had delivered a positive message alluding to the auspicious festival of Diwali as a metaphor to combat COVID-19.
"While undoubtedly there are huge challenges ahead, I have every confidence in the resilience and resolve and good sense of people across the country and that together we will overcome this virus, just as Diwali teaches us that light triumphs over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance," Boris Johnson said.
"Just as Lord Rama and his wife Sita found their way home after the defeat of the demon king Ravana, their way lit by many millions of lamps, so to we shall find our way through this, and we shall do so triumphantly," he added.
Diwali, the festival of lights will be celebrated all across the country from November 14. People all over the country will make the most of the five-day celebrations.
As usual, With fairy lights, decorative items, people will leave no stones unturned to welcome and celebrate the auspicious festival in a cheerful atmosphere everywhere.
Decorated lanterns, lighting diyas is a common sight, witnessed in every household every day during this festival.
This five-day festival begins with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Duj. The festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil.
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