Seven Indian Aspects About Rishi Sunak

Seven Indian Aspects About

By Aparna Desikan October 28, 2022

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Maternal grandfather roots

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Connections with Infosys

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Oath on Bhagavad Gita

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Celebrated Diwali in his residence

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Sunak sports sacred thread

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Vocal about Indian roots

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