UK PM contender Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty faces backlash over 'expensive' tea cups

Nearly two months after former UK Treasury chief and UK PM Contender Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty, was accused of tax affairs and possessing a US permanent resident card, she has again landed in trouble as netizens spotted her using "expensive tea cups" at a time when country is witnessing a massive tax surge. In latest trouble, a widely shared video claimed that foot was captured when she h gone outside her house to serve snacks and tea for journalists, who were waiting for her husband's byte over dramatic mass resignations of ministers on July 6.   

Though initially, kind gesture of multimillionaire Murty attracted commendation from social media users, circumstances took a u-turn when someone spotted that teacups belong to a brand named Emma Lacy that costs 38 pounds each (nearly Rs 3,600). "Many thanks to @RishiSunak’s wife who very kindly brought us tea and cookies outside her house! PS It was really good tea," Josh Gafson of Sky News shared photographs with words of appreciation for Sunka's wife. Similar tweets were also me by journalists who were waiting outside Sunak's house.  

Netizens mixed reactions over Murty using expensive cups

However, several netizens were quick to criticise Indian-born Murty for using such expensive teacups. Some netizens claimed cost of teacups could feed a family for two days. "Tone deaf!!! price of that mug could feed a family for two days!!," a Twitter user named Senay wrote. "Can't believe Rishi Sunak spends £38 on mugs, Akshata Murthy millionaire trying to copy Bo-Jo for? Say what you want about walking tumbleweed on legs but at least he h real mugs," re comment of ar user. 

It is worth mentioning here her husband, n UK Chancellor, launched trouble for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, by tendering his resignation with his colleague and health minister Sajid Javid last week. His abrupt decision led to mass resignation of ministers which eventually led to unceremonious exit of Johnson, who h proved his majority in Parliament last month. According to Sunak, he has support of more than 80 to 100 deputies and is most "suitable candidate" for post of UK Prime Minister. 

Im: Twitter/@@JoshGafson1/AP