New Delhi: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accompanied by his wife Akshata Murty, embarked on a spiritual journey during his visit to India for the G20 Summit. The couple paid a visit to the serene Akshardham Temple in Delhi on Sunday morning to seek blessings, marking a significant moment in their stay.
Ahead of this spiritual excursion, heightened security measures were put in place around the temple premises, with police officials deployed to ensure a safe visit. As the city remains under tight security due to the ongoing G20 Summit, the utmost care was taken to guarantee the safety of the UK Prime Minister and his wife during their visit.
G 20 in India | United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy at Delhi’s Akshardham temple.
(Source: Swaminarayan Akshardham’s Twitter) pic.twitter.com/I8dwecv7pk
---Advertisement---— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
#WATCH | G 20 in India | United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy at Delhi’s Akshardham temple.
(Source: UK Pool via Reuters) pic.twitter.com/JBUdZHoYoU
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2023
Sunak’s profound words on being a Hindu
Rishi Sunak, who expressed his Hindu identity proudly during a media interaction on Friday, emphasized his desire to visit a temple while staying in the national capital. He stated, “I’m a proud Hindu, and that’s how I was raised. That’s how I am. Hopefully, I can visit a Mandir while I’m here for the next couple of days.”
#WATCH | G-20 in India: On his connect with Hinduism, UK PM Rishi Sunak to ANI says, “I’m a proud Hindu, and that’s how I was raised. That’s how I am. Hopefully, I can visit a Mandir while I’m here for the next couple of days. We just had Raksha Bandhan, so from my sister and my… pic.twitter.com/U5RLdZX3vz
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
Upon their arrival in Delhi on Friday, Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty received a warm welcome from Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey. They were greeted with a heartfelt “Jai Siya Ram” and presented with tokens of Indian hospitality, including Rudraksh beads, a copy of the Bhagavad Geeta, and a Hanuman Chalisa.
#WATCH | G 20 in India | United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives in Delhi for the G 20 Summit.
He was received by MoS for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ashwini Kumar Choubey. pic.twitter.com/NIHgQ00P23
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2023
PM Modi, Sunak discuss trade and investment
During the ongoing G20 Summit, British PM Rishi Sunak had the opportunity to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Their discussions revolved around deepening trade linkages and boosting investment between the two nations, underscoring the significance of the G20 platform for global cooperation.
🇬🇧🇮🇳
Two nations, one ambition.
An ambition rooted in our shared values, the connection between our people and – of course – our passion for cricket. pic.twitter.com/1W4wkiYCjY
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) September 9, 2023
As the G20 Summit unfolds, Rishi Sunak’s spiritual visit to the Akshardham Temple resonates with his proud Hindu identity and showcases his respect for India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
