The historic significance of Rishi Sunak becoming the first British Asian and Hindu Prime Minister, was discussed in this Religion Media Centre briefing. The panel suggested that it indicates both a new normal in British politics, and a shift in the understanding of religion in British society. Ruth Peacock hosted this panel on 25 October 2022, with guests:
- Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future
- Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, Lancaster University
- Akhandadhi Das, director of the Science and Philosophy Initiative, linked to the US Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies
- Nilesh Solanki, Price Waterhouse Coopers Hindu Network Founder
- Tilak Parekh, PhD student, University of Cambridge
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Report: Rishi Sunak, Britain’s first Hindu prime minister
“As far as being a Hindu, I’m not sure whether this has any great bearing on the kinds of crises confronting this country, nor do I think it will have any impact on … relationships with India” – Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad
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