Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy faces twitter storm as she served journalists tea in cups worth Rs 3,600 each amid soaring cost of living in UK
Chandigarh, July 9
Former UK minister Rishi Sunak’s wife and daughter of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy, Akshata Murthy, has landed into a twitter storm over teacups.
ITV News Calendar reported that Akshata brought out tea and biscuits for journalists who were waiting for Rishi Sunak.
The cups were allegedly from a brand called Emma Lacy and cost 38 pounds (approximately 3,600 rupees) each.
A viral video showed Murty walking up to journalists waiting outside their home and serving them tea and biscuits.
☕️ After his shock resignation last night, Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murthy brings out a round of tea for journalists waiting for him to show his face. pic.twitter.com/Yt8ldN2aX9
— ITV News Calendar (@itvcalendar) July 6, 2022
Twitter users were quick to notice and claimed that the cups were from a brand named Emma Lacy and cost 38 pounds each.
This did not do down well with the netizens amid hike in taxes and a soaring cost of living in the UK, which was one of the reasons behind public outcry against Boris Johnson-led government.
Sunak, then UK Chancellor, was criticism over the rise in taxes. The Opposition had also targeted him over the non-domicile tax status of his wife.
Can’t believe Rishi Sunak spends £38 on mugs, Akshata Murthy millionaire trying to copy Bo Jo for? Say what you want about walking tumble weed on legs but at least he had real mugs. 😂#GMB pic.twitter.com/QmtQwiD8Wp
— Danielle Johnson (@DaniJ94) July 7, 2022
Tone deaf!!! The price of that mug could feed a family for 2 days!! I would e dropped it
— Senay (@Plodge2001) July 6, 2022
With all the money they have she could have given them champagne 🍾 #TightArse
— nes (@NesWaeling) July 6, 2022
She has a name Josh. It’s Akshata Murthy. https://t.co/B14gFsb0aD
— Tara Hussain (@_tarahussain_) July 6, 2022
Her husband has launched a bid to the Prime Minister’s post following Boris Johnson unceremonious exit.
