Indian-origin Rishi Sunak to become new UK PM after Boris resignation?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down from the post as days of defections plunged the Conservative Party-led government into a deeper political crisis. As per AP report, his decision comes after one of his closest allies, Treasury Chief Nadhim Zahawi, told him to resign for the good of the country. Months of discontent over Johnson’s judgment and ethics within the governing Conservative Party erupted with the resignations of Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid within minutes of each other on Tuesday evening. Rishi Sunak is believed to be a contender for next UK Prime Minister. If it happens, he will be the first Indian origin man to be British PM. Watch this video to find out who he is.

 
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