In the video, Rishi Sunak's office colleagues can be seen enjoying a Pongal lunch sponsored by him at 10 Downing Street in London.
Digital Desk: A video of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office staff celebrating Pongal in London has gone viral. Pongal is a harvest celebration observed on January 15. Several officials may be seen in the video eating a traditional feast on banana leaves.
Several people tweeted about the video. In the video, Rishi Sunak's office colleagues can be seen enjoying a Pongal lunch sponsored by him at 10 Downing Street in London. The team was eating a traditional feast on a banana leaf while being served by men dressed in veshtis.
Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is mostly celebrated by Tamilians throughout the country.
"I'd like to extend my best wishes to everyone who will be celebrating Thai Pongal this weekend. I know how much this festival means to families across the country. This Thai Pongal, let me wish everyone here and around the world health, happiness, and prosperity "In a video message, Rishi Sunak stated.
Rishi Sunak made history on October 24, when he became Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister. He is the 57th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
