Rishi Sunak may be declared UK PM on Diwali itself. With ex-PM Boris Johnson stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was “simply not the right time” for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out. Meanwhile, chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt endorsed Rishi Sunak to be the next UK prime minister, just hours after Boris Johnson withdrew from the race.. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.