Good morning. I have just been to Buckingham Palace and accepted his

Magity the King's invitation to form a government in his name. It is only right to

explain why I'm standing here as your new Prime Minister. This is Rishi

Sunak. This week he became the United Kingdom's third Prime Minister in just two

months. And as the child of Indian immigrants, he's also the first person of

color in British history to hold the office. As he steps into this new role as

task is clear, stabilize the country. After the policies of his predecessor

Liz Truss sparked economic fallout across Britain. All I can say is that I am not

daunted. I know the high office I have accepted and I hope to live up to its

demands. But when the opportunity to serve comes along, you cannot question the

moment only your willingness. His ascension has significance

beyond the UK. For a generation of Indians like Sunak's parents, his rise is

seen as a powerful testament to the South Asian experience in the West.

As somebody who is also of South Asian descent, I'm absolutely curious about

what he may or may not do. That reflects his personal story and identity.

Will he make comments about Britain's legacy in India?

Ishaan Therur is a foreign affairs columnist at the post. I think many people from

countries that used to be colonized by Britain want to see the political

leadership in London show a bit more awareness and

atonement for a legacy of exploitation and domination.

And I'm not holding my breath for Rishi Sunak to lead the way in any of that,

but it's something that I will be watching for.

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