Indian-origin Rishi Sunak very close to victory in Britain's PM race
Indian-origin Rishi Sunak is now very close to victory as he has distanced himself from the PM race amid the current political crisis.
In Britain, there is an atmosphere of agitation in the country regarding the post of Prime Minister. In the midst of all this, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made this fight somewhat easier. Importantly, amid the current political crisis, he has distanced himself from the race for the post of PM. After his decision, Indian-origin sage Sunak has come very close to victory.
Boris Johnson has pulled himself out of the race for the leadership of the Conservative Party despite claiming support. Johnson said of his decision that it was not the right thing to do. Because, unless you have a unified party in Parliament, you cannot govern effectively.
What did Johnson say?
Johnson said he has a lot going for him in the election, but he's afraid it's not the right time. He said, he is well poised to win in 2024. He said he was attracted to the PM race because he had given his party a big victory in the general elections. Unless you have a united mind in Parliament, you cannot govern effectively, he added.
Importantly, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister on Thursday (October 20). In such a situation, once again the political crisis has increased here. The country has to choose its Prime Minister again. There are many names in the race for the post of PM, but there are two names that are running at the forefront. In which Indian-origin sage Sunak and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson were named. Now Boris Johnson has announced that he will not contest the election.
Indian-origin British MP Rishi Sunak has once again joined the race for the post of Britain's PM. Former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Sunke announced his candidacy for the post of PM on Sunday (October 23). Reports are claiming that 128 MPs from the Conservative Party are supporting Sunak this time, much more than the minimum 100 required to become PM.