Who is the next PM of the UK after Boris Johnson? This leader of Indian origin is ahead in the race

Who will be the new Prime Minister after Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM? Discussions have started about it. The name of Indian-origin Rishi Sunak is also among the contenders for the next PM of the UK. If it happens Rishi will be the first Indian-origin person to become the PM of the UK. Sage Sunak was holding the post of Chancellor of the Exchequer. But recently, after the resignation of Rishi Sunak and UK Health Minister Sajid Javed, there was a flood of resignations of ministers in the UK. Under his pressure, Johnson decided to resign. Let us know who Rishi Sunak is leading in the race for the next PM of the UK after Boris Johnson.

However, it is believed that Boris will remain as caretaker PM till the next UK PM is made. His caretaker charge is likely to last till October. Rishi Sunak, 42, whose name is currently emerging as the next PM of the UK, was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Boris Johnson. It was in February 2020, when Boris was expanding his cabinet.

The family had reached the UK from Punjab

Rishi Sunak's grandparents had reached the UK from Punjab. He is married to Akshata Murthy, daughter of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy. He has two daughters. He met Akshata in California.

popularity gained in corona pandemic

He is liked in the country for helping businessmen and workers. Rishi Sunak's popularity had increased significantly after the announcement of a huge package of billions of pounds during the Corona epidemic.

fined for lockdown violation

Rishi Sunak is called by the nickname 'Dishi'. He was also fined for violating the lockdown rules during the Corona epidemic. He was accused of attending a Downing Street gathering.