NEW DELHI, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Many Indians are delighted at the prospect of Rishi Sunak becoming the first person of Indian origin to become British prime minister on Monday, just as Hindus across the world celebrate Diwali.
"Rishi Sunak took oath as an MP on (Hindu holy book) Bhagavad Gita.
Former British finance minister Sunak, 42, is a practising Hindu and is known to celebrate the festival of lights.
Some Indians are hoping for closer British-Indian ties if Sunak does become prime minister.
"@RishiSunak becoming the British PM will be a great Diwali gift for UK, & a reason for celebration in India," former Indian diplomat Rajiv Dogra wrote on Twitter.