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Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty take time out from G20, visit Delhi's Akshardham Temple

startup news September 09, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited Delhi’s Akshardham temple on Sunday Morning amid tight security.

After offering prayers, Sunak left the Akshardham Temple premises to accompany world leaders at Rajghat.

Ahead of the UK Prime Minister’s visit, elaborate security arrangements were put in place in and around the temple.

The UK Prime Minister was warmly welcomed at the Akshardham Temple to celebrate the shared cultural heritage between India and the UK.

‘Honoured to welcome UK Prime Minister @RishiSunak and #AkshataMurthy to celebrate the shared cultural heritage between India and the UK @BAPS#SwaminarayanAkshardham during the #G20 #LivingBridge,’ Swaminarayan Akshardham tweeted.

Sunak, accompanied by wife Akshata Murty had arrived in Delhi on Friday. This is Rishi Sunak’s first visit to India as Prime Minister since he assumed the office of Prime Minister of the UK in October last year.

British PM Sunak, wife Akshata perform ‘puja’ at Akshardham temple

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited the Akshardham temple here on Sunday and offered prayers.

Ahead of the visit of G20 leaders to Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, Sunak, who was dressed in trousers and a shirt, and his wife, wearing a kurta with palazzo, reached the temple early morning and were accorded a traditional welcome.

Sunak was then greeted by swamis, as well as senior leaders from the Akshardham Mandir, who relayed a special message on behalf of Mahant Swami Maharaj, spiritual leader of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS).

With inputs from agencies



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