Gaurav Sharma, the New Zealand Labour Party MP, on Wednesday (November 25, 2020) became the second Indian outside India to take oath in the Sanskrit language.
Dr. Sharma, the Member of Parliament for Hamilton West, believes that Sanskrit pays homage to all the Indian languages.
Earlier in July this year, the Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi became first Indian-origin leader to take the oath of office in the classical language. Explaining why he choose Sanskrit, via tweet Dr. Sharma said: “Sanskrit made sense as it pays homage to all the Indian languages (including the many I can’t speak).”