Biden Says Rishi Sunak's Election As UK PM Is "Groundbreaking Milestone"

The election of Indian-origin Rishi Sunak as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister is "pretty astounding" and a "ground-breaking milestone", United States President Joe Biden has said.

US President Joe Biden said the election of Indian-born Rishi Sunak to the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was "absolutely amazing" and a "milestone".

In his remarks at the White House's celebration of Diwali on Monday,

The President said the Festival of Lights is a reminder that each of us has the power to dispel darkness and bring light to the world.

“It's a choice. And we make that choice every day.

It is true in our lives and in the life of this nation, especially in the life of democracy,

Whether here in America or for families in India to mark 75 years of independence."

"Whether it is the United Kingdom, where only today we have news that Rishi Sunak is now Prime Minister,

Biden said to a huge cheer from the select guests of the more than 200 people made up of American Indians and members of his administration.

“As my brother says, go number! And the Tory party is expected to become! (Sunak) is prime minister, I think, tomorrow when he goes to see the king. So amazing.

milestone. This is important. "It's significant," Biden said, acknowledging the achievements of the Indian immigrant community.

Biden made history in 2020 when he chose Kamala Harris of Indian descent as his running mate.

Harris is now the Vice President of the United States and the second most powerful person in the country after him. is the first-

Ever a person of Indian origin is elected to this office.

Claiming that his exemption had more Asian Americans than ever before, Biden said he wanted to thank the community for his contribution. “It is a simple message. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you,” said the president

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Thanking American Indians for making Diwali a part of American culture, he said, "As we see it all over the country, we open homes and hearts, exchange gifts and sweets, host holidays for family and friends, organize cultural programs that bring us together...You contribute to every part of American life."

"Thank you for expressing the spirit of who we are as a nation," the president added.

In an earlier statement, Biden wished a happy Diwali to more than a billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating the festival of lights in the United States, India and around the world.

“As we host the official Diwali party for the White House,

We are honored to light up the bloodshed surrounded by members of one of the most diverse administrations in American history -

Led by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first black American and South Asian to become Vice President."

Commending the members of the South Asian community in the United States for their optimism, courage, and compassion,

He said it reflects "the spirit of who we are as a nation, whether it helps us emerge stronger from this pandemic, build an economy that works for all or serve and protect our communities and our country."

However, he cautioned that there is "always lurking" darkness.

“American history has been a perpetual struggle between its ideals that we are all created equal and the harsh reality we have never fully lived up to. By celebrating the victory of light over darkness, Diwali is a reminder that each of us has the power to shine a light on the world both here and in America. the whole world ".

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