On Wednesday, Rishi Sunak, Britain's newly elected prime minister, sent greetings for Diwali from his home at 10 Downing Street. The nation's first prime minister of Indian descent, Mr. Sunak, was at a Diwali reception held at the British prime minister's official house.
In addition to wishing everyone a happy Diwali, Mr. Sunak promised to create a country where "our children and grandkids can light their Diyas."
It was fantastic to attend the Diwali reception at No. 10 tonight. In this position, I will do my best to create a Britain where our grandkids and great-grandchildren may light their diyas and have hope for the future. Happy #Diwali to everybody! he tweeted while posting a photo of himself at the party.
Following a meeting with King Charles III on Tuesday, the 42-year-old devout Hindu officially assumed control of Britain after being chosen as the party's new leader in a historic leadership contest.
The former investment banker is the country's youngest prime minister in 210 years.