Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made an unanticipated visit and surprised everyone by participating in the Jaipur Literature Festival, accompanied by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. A video from the event, which quickly gained widespread attention, showed Sunak greeting the audience with folded hands, reflecting the warm and respectful rapport he had with them.
A video shows Rishi Sunak attending the Jaipur Literature Festival alongside his in-laws, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and author-turned-MP Sudha Murthy, smiling and waving to the crowd.
The host of the event announced the presence of Narayana Murthy and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, leading to cheers from the audience. Rishi’s wife, Akshata Murty, and her mother, Sudha Murty, were set to speak at a session titled “My Mother, Myself.”
In the video, Rishi’s aunt-in-law suggested he greet the audience with the Indian gesture instead of just waving. He responded by giving a traditional ‘namaste,’ waved again, and then took his seat.
During the video, Rishi’s aunt-in-law encouraged him to offer a traditional Indian greeting instead of just waving to the crowd. He obliged by giving a ‘namaste,’ waved again, and then resumed his seat.
On Sunday, during his visit to Mumbai, Rishi made an unplanned yet lively stop at the Parsee Gymkhana, where he joined a tennis ball cricket match. As a known cricket enthusiast, Sunak eagerly stepped onto the field, much to the delight of spectators who enjoyed seeing him play.
Wearing a white shirt, black trousers, and sports shoes, Sunak took on the cricket deliveries with focus and enthusiasm. The scene provided a delightful mix of politics and sport, as bodyguards, children, and even the ground staff looked on while the former Prime Minister enjoyed the game. His relaxed and playful demeanor was a stark contrast to his usual serious political image.
Earlier, he was spotted at the Jaipur Literature Festival alongside Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. A video from the event quickly went viral, showing him warmly greeting the audience with folded hands, demonstrating his respectful connection with those present.
About Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak studied philosophy, politics, and economics at Lincoln College, Oxford, where he graduated with top honors in 2001. While at university, he interned at Conservative Campaign Headquarters and became a member of the Conservative Party. In 2006, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University as a Fulbright Scholar.
