Who is British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak? Know about his lifestyle, luxurious mansion, relationship with Sudha Murthy, net worth and more – Lifestyle News

Rishi Sunak, 44, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first British Prime Minister of Indian descent. Crowned by Charles III in October 2022, he secures the unique position of being the first person of color to hold the office, and he is also the second person of color to hold the office in more than two centuries. He is also the youngest British Prime Minister. At $810 million, he is worth more than Queen Elizabeth II. His appointment as British Prime Minister came with hopes that he would navigate and alleviate the political and economic challenges that would arise during the tenure of Liz Truss, who replaced Boris Johnson.

Sunak's childhood

Sunak was born in Southampton, England., educated at the University of Winchester. He completed his MBA at Stanford University in California, where he met Aksha Tamurthy. The two married in 2009. Akshata is a descendant of billionaire NR Narayana Murthy, co-founder of global technology giant Infosys., and respected educator and philanthropist Sudha Murthy. Notably, on March 8, 2024, Sudha Murthy was appointed to the Rajya Sabha by President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally announced her appointment. Sudha Murthy holds the distinction of being the first woman engineer at Tata Motors.

Mr Sunak's political career

Rishi Sunak began his parliamentary career in 2015, securing a seat as Member of Parliament for Richmond in Yorkshire. His association with the Conservative Party brought further attention to his political career. His elevation to finance minister in 2020 proved timely, coinciding with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Sunak has won widespread praise for his economic support efforts during this difficult time.

In his inaugural speech as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak vowed to bring much-needed political stability to the country. He was committed to correcting the mistakes of his predecessors, stressing that these mistakes were “not born of malice or malice.”

Rishi net worth

Rishi Sunak boasts considerable wealth, with a net worth of $810 million. Surprisingly, his wife Akshata Murthy has surpassed the financial status of Queen Elizabeth II, whose net worth is estimated to be around $350 million. The main contributor to Mr Sunak's fortune is his wife's wealth, particularly her 0.9% stake in Infosys. In addition to this, the couple owns real estate worth $18.3 million.Rishi himself drives a luxury car. A collection featuring models such as Jaguar XJ L, Land Rover Range Rover Sentinel, Land Rover Discovery, Volkswagen Golf.