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In Pics | Rishi Sunak and other Indian-origin world leaders

Published on Oct 28, 2022 03:33 PM IST

Rishi Sunak becoming prime minister of the United Kingdom was seen as a historic moment for all Indians. However, the Conservative Party MP is not the first Indian-origin political leader to become head of state for his/her country. So, let's have a look at some of these global leaders with Indian connection.

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Rishi Sunak is the UK's youngest Prime Minister in 200 years and first of the Indian origin.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 28, 2022 03:33 PM IST

Rishi Sunak is the UK's youngest Prime Minister in 200 years and first of the Indian origin.(PTI)

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Kamala Harris is currently serving as the vice president of the United States of America in the Joe Biden-lead government. (AP file photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kamala Harris is currently serving as the vice president of the United States of America in the Joe Biden-lead government. (AP file photo)

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Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was elected the prime minister of Mauritius after holding a number of major positions in the cabinet. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was elected the prime minister of Mauritius after holding a number of major positions in the cabinet. (REUTERS)

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Antonio Costa is the current prime minister of Portugal and is serving his third tenure after winning in 2022.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Antonio Costa is the current prime minister of Portugal and is serving his third tenure after winning in 2022.(AFP)

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Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi was elected as Suriname's (South American country) President. Earlier in 1991, Santokhi was appointed as the Police Chief after he finished his studies at the police academy in the Netherlands.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 28, 2022 03:33 PM IST

Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi was elected as Suriname's (South American country) President. Earlier in 1991, Santokhi was appointed as the Police Chief after he finished his studies at the police academy in the Netherlands.(ANI)

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