I just love reading/watching the clips on the new PM of UK. Good fun and a reflection of global society’s sectoral views as a whole.
The Indians world over are “bhangra-ing” in joy as if Rishi was from Chandigarh.......he probably can't speak 3 sentences in Punjabi. He speaks and behaves like a Caucasian - at best a "coconut" (brown outside but white inside). But for what it’s worth, we can't take away his blue blood upbringing (his grandma from Africa was the one who should be credited for her wisdom in seeking greener pastures ie the UK back in the 1960’s) and his Oxford-trained business acumen. The UK needs a smart person to be the PM in these troubled times. After the snowballing mess of May, Boris and Truss, it’s very hard for anyone to do worse (except for some Malaysian ministers).
The (some) Whites are aghast that a "brown" man is now leading the "old white country". It's rather ironic because if you are familiar with London’s transport, be it the train, tube, bus or other forms of public transport - the majority of the passengers are likely to be "persons of colour". So much for a "white" country. For heaven's sake, the mayor of London has been brown for the past many years. There are about half dozen MPs in Parliament that are of Indian origin and another dozen of African origin. And the best of all, David Cameron even predicted the imminent probability of an Indian origin PM way back in 2015 so I'm not so sure why the fuss now. England has had some 7 dismal years trying out pale nuts as the PM. A coconut now would be a refreshing change.
The Americans and Canadians are happy that now, they are not the only white country with brown/black leaders. Don't forget that about 30% of the top listed companies in the US is helmed by people of Indian origin. From Google to Starbucks.
And then we have the Chinese folks....this is the most surprising of the whole lot. One would have thought that having a fellow Asian as the leader of the UK would be a proud thing (ie tumpang glamour) for all Asians. But from what I've been reading in the many chat-sites, most comments are less than flattering. I reckon many are now counting down the days the coconut will be in office. Perhaps it's the silent effect of covert political propaganda. Afterall, China is likely to feel threatened because in the G7, there are 3 PIOs in position of power, and Japan. Basically only Italy and Germany can be counted on for support if the CCP misbehaves (by Western standard of course). So the diaspora may be subconsciously reacting to this threat and doing it’s part to sow the seeds of doubt. Go ahead and take a poll of the people of Chinese (POC) origin and see what they have to say about Sunak's elevation. Now just imagine if a POC was elected as the leader of a white country.......the bhangras, oops...the drums will be "gong-ing" globally. This phallic envy syndrome is something that I cannot understand but I expected this.
Btw, back home the Malays are rather quiet on this minority's election to the highest public office. Hmmm.....why ah?
Meanwhile, I'm watching this space and please join me in the pun and laughter.........heaven knows we need some....whichever way you lean.
