In Britain’s general election held on July 4, so far the vote count has given the Labor Party enough seats for a majority. there itself, Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Accepting defeat, he congratulated Labor Party leader Keir Starmer. This is the worst ever defeat for the Conservative Party, which has been in power for 14 years. These British general elections were like a litmus test for Rishi Sunak. In which he had to face defeat. Rishi Sunak of Indian origin was very famous in the British-Indian community. But still the British-Indian community did not support him. After all, why did the British-Indian community, proud of Rishi Sunak, not vote for his party in the general election?
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Why didn’t Sunak’s party finally win?
Voting for change
It is believed that this time the people of Britain have voted for change. Most British Indian voters voted for change rather than Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister. The Conservative government was in power for 14 years and this time the people chose change.
Sunak was hit by inflation
Britain’s deteriorating economic condition also contributed to Sunak’s defeat. After becoming the PM, Sunak promised to improve the economic condition of the country and reduce the inflation rate. But Sunak failed to fulfill his promises. Due to which the people of the country removed his party from power.
People are upset with the tax increase
A third reason for the defeat of the Conservative Party was the increase in taxes. The Sunak government increased many types of taxes. Due to this, the burden on the public increased and people taught the Conservative Party a lesson as soon as they got the chance.
Sundar Katwala, director of the British Future think tank, said of Rishi Sunak’s performance in these elections, “I think for British Indian voters in particular, this election is like any other.” They have the option of retaining or removing the government and after 14 years of Conservative government, the public mood is more for change than retention.
Sundar Katwala said on the state of Rishi Sunak’s defeat, “If the result is not good for Rishi Sunak, I think there will be a feeling of regret and disappointment because he was very proud of him… But people will vote on him. Aadhaar that option “Wouldn’t like, and that’s why most British Indian voters will vote for change rather than keep Rishi Sunak, even if they are proud of his historic achievement as the first British Prime Minister. Be proud of his Indian heritage.”
Sunak won the election in his seat
In Britain, Indian-origin Prime Minister Sunak again won the Richmond and Northallerton seat in northern England by a margin of 23,059 votes, but failed to lead his party to victory again after 14 years in power in the country.
“The Labor Party has won this general election and I have called Sir Keir Starr to congratulate him on his victory,” Sunak said. Meanwhile Sunke was also accompanied by his wife Akshata Murthy. “Today there will be a peaceful and orderly transition and this is something that should give us confidence in the stability and future of our country,” Sunak said. He told the voters. ‘I’m sorry.