Rishi Sunak’s ascent to No 10 has left several people in India ecstatic at having the first Indian-origin prime minister lead the country’s former coloniser – but has also renewed calls yet again for the return of the Kohinoor diamond.
Mr Sunak, who has called himself a “proud Hindu”, has set several historic firsts with his elevation as British prime minister. He holds the distinction of not just becoming the first Hindu and Asian heritage leader, but is also set to become the country’s youngest prime minister in more than 200 years.
