Akshata Murty’s Showstopping Moment: Her Memorable Appearance On Rishi Sunak’s Stage

Akshata Murty, the Indian-origin UK first lady, surprised the audience with her heartfelt and personal speech introducing her husband, Rishi Sunak, during his maiden speech as the UK Prime Minister at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Her speech shed light on the strong bond they share and Rishi’s character. Here are some notable quotes from her speech:

Best Friends and One Team

Rishi and I are each other’s best friends; we are one team, and I could not imagine being anywhere else than here today to show my support for him and the party.

Struck by Two Things

Rishi and I met when we were 24, studying abroad in America. Right from the very beginning, I was struck by two things about him: his deep love for the United Kingdom and his sincere desire to ensure as many people as possible have opportunities. Being with Rishi was the easiest decision of my life.

During Tough Times

Sometimes when the going gets tough, I remind Rishi that he’s fighting for his values, for this party’s values, knowing that it’s a hard road ahead. Success is hard-won.

Incredible Zest for Life:

He has an incredible zest for life. What drew me to him most was his strength of character, honesty, and integrity, with a firm understanding of right from wrong. It’s what I’m still drawn to, even today, after 14 years of being married.

A Proud Wife

Rishi, you know this, you know that doing the right thing for the long term, even when it is hard, is the right thing to do. I hope you also know how proud you make our girls and me every single day.

Akshata Murty’s surprise speech provided a glimpse into her strong and supportive relationship with Rishi Sunak, highlighting their deep friendship and shared values. It showcased the personal side of the UK Prime Minister and left the audience with a better understanding of the man behind the political figure.