UK PM Rishi Sunak visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir alongside his wife Akshata Murty on June 30. He also spoke about Hindu faith, calling it a source of inspiration and comfort. The UK PM sought blessings ahead of the British general election, and also got engaged with the community. He was observed sharing a light-hearted moment with a fellow Indian and asking for her blessings. Earlier during the G-20 summit in 2023, Rishi Sunak had also visited Delhi's Akshardham Temple to offer prayers.