UK PM candidate Rishi Sunak trolled for spelling error

UK: Soon after Indian-origin and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak was trolled online for spelling the word ‘campaign’ wrong in a banner shown during his first television debate to pitch for the next UK Prime Minister post, he responded by saying, “Ready for spellcheck” which is in line with his slogan ‘Ready for Rishi’.

The online trolling comes amid heavy criticism for Mr Sunak’s tax moves during the pandemic as well as his wife Akshata Murty’s tax evasion case. Akshata Murty is also the daughter of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.

Adam Bienkov, Political Editor and Correspondent of Byline Times, tweeted, “Rishi Sunak’s closing statement boasting of his own “competence” and “seriousness” would have been more effective were he not sitting in front of a sign which misspells the word ‘campaign’.”

Another user tweeted, “Rishi Sunak the details man … apart from when it comes to spelling.”

On the other hand, in the second round of voting to succeed Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak won the most votes. Mr Sunak came top with 101 votes, followed by Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt on 83 votes and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on 64 votes.

– NDTV