UK election: PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty woo Hindu voters, visit London temple

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in London, also known as Neasden Temple, ahead of the British general election, engaging with the community and participating in religious activities. (Picture credit: AFP)

The couple received a warm welcome from the crowd, who waved enthusiastically as their convoy entered the temple premises, highlighting the community's support and excitement for their visit. (Picture credit: AFP)

Rishi Sunak and his wife performed a puja, a Hindu prayer ritual, under the guidance of the temple priests, demonstrating their faith and commitment to religious traditions. (Picture credit: Agencies)

During the visit, Sunak interacted with community leaders and volunteers, discussing India's recent victory at the T20 World Cup and other topics of interest to the Indian diaspora. (Picture credit: Agencies)

Rishi Sunak shared how his Hindu faith inspires and comforts him, recalling his pride in being sworn in as a member of parliament on the 'Bhagavad Gita' and emphasising the role of faith in his public life. (Picture credit: Agencies)

He spoke about the importance of performing one's duty without worrying about the outcome, a principle he was taught by his parents and strives to instill in his daughters, guided by the concept of dharma. (Picture credit: AFP)

Rishi Sunak acknowledged the unwavering support of his wife Akshata and highlighted the philanthropic work of his mother-in-law, Sudha Murty, praising their contributions to public service and charity. (Picture credit: Agencies)

As the first British Prime Minister of Indian heritage, Sunak expressed deep gratitude to the Indian community for their continued support, pledging to make them proud and uphold their values. (Picture credit: Agencies)

Rishi Sunak addressed a recent incident involving a racist slur directed at him by a far-right activist, emphasising the UK's success as a multi-ethnic and multi-faith democracy and urging the community to remain proud and resilient. (Picture credit: Agencies)

He highlighted the alignment of Conservative Party values with those of the Indian diaspora, such as education, hard work, and family, and mentioned Tory candidates contesting in nearby constituencies, reaffirming his policy commitments, including tax cuts and education. (Picture credit: Agencies)