<p>New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rahul-gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</a> on Saturday extended commiserations to the UK's Conservative Party leader <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rishi-sunak">Rishi Sunak</a> on the party's recent electoral defeat, saying victories and setbacks are inevitable part of democracy and "we must take both in our stride".</p><p>In his letter to Sunak, Gandhi hailed the former British prime minister's dedication to public service and commitment to the British people.</p><p>"I would like to extend my commiserations on the recent electoral outcome. Victories and setbacks are both an inevitable part of the journey in a democracy and we must take both in our stride", the Congress leader said.</p>.Indian origin candidates who have won in UK elections 2024.<p>"Your dedication to public service and commitment to your people are commendable. I also deeply value the efforts you made to strengthen the ties between India and the UK during your term in office," he said.</p><p>Gandhi expressed confidence that Sunak would continue to contribute to public life with his experience. "I wish you all the best for your future endeavours," the former Congress chief said.</p><p>On Friday, Keir Starmer became the UK's new prime minister and vowed to rebuild Britain, hours after his Labour Party secured a landslide victory in a general election in which the weary voters inflicted a "sobering verdict" on Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives.</p><p>The Labour Party secured 412 seats in the 650-member House of Commons, up 211 from the 2019 elections.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rahul-gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</a> on Saturday extended commiserations to the UK's Conservative Party leader <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rishi-sunak">Rishi Sunak</a> on the party's recent electoral defeat, saying victories and setbacks are inevitable part of democracy and "we must take both in our stride".</p><p>In his letter to Sunak, Gandhi hailed the former British prime minister's dedication to public service and commitment to the British people.</p><p>"I would like to extend my commiserations on the recent electoral outcome. Victories and setbacks are both an inevitable part of the journey in a democracy and we must take both in our stride", the Congress leader said.</p>.Indian origin candidates who have won in UK elections 2024.<p>"Your dedication to public service and commitment to your people are commendable. I also deeply value the efforts you made to strengthen the ties between India and the UK during your term in office," he said.</p><p>Gandhi expressed confidence that Sunak would continue to contribute to public life with his experience. "I wish you all the best for your future endeavours," the former Congress chief said.</p><p>On Friday, Keir Starmer became the UK's new prime minister and vowed to rebuild Britain, hours after his Labour Party secured a landslide victory in a general election in which the weary voters inflicted a "sobering verdict" on Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives.</p><p>The Labour Party secured 412 seats in the 650-member House of Commons, up 211 from the 2019 elections.</p>