Indian officials move UK PM's wife Akshata to front row after surprise appearance at Padma ceremony

UK PM Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty, attended the Padma Awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening. The UK first lady attended the event as her mother, author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy, was conferred the Padma Bhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu. Several reports suggested Akshata was initially seen sitting with her family members in the middle rows, but she was quickly moved to the front row according to protocol. She was seen sitting next to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and other dignitaries. Watch this video to know more.

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