In Graphics | Over 200 Indian-origin Leaders Serve in Highest Public Offices of 15 Countries

More than 200 Indian-origin people occupy leadership positions in as many as 15 countries, including the US and the UK, building a legacy for future generations, according to a first-of-its-kind list by a US-based organisation working among the Indian diaspora. (Image: News18 Creatives)

The countries where leaders of Indian heritage have served in the highest public offices include Canada, Unites States, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Ireland, Guyana, Suriname, Portugal, South Africa, Malaysia, Mauritius, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and Fiji. (Image: News18 Creatives)

These leaders serve as heads of governments, deputy heads of government, cabinet ministers, ambassadors, parliamentarians, federal legislators, consuls general, chief justices and heads of central banks. (Image: News18 Creatives)

Heads of governments of Indian origin abroad are Portugal's PM Antonio Costa, Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan, Mauritius' PM Pravind Jugnauth, Mauritius' President Prithvirajsing Roopun, and Suriname's President Chan Santokhi. (Image: News18 Creatives)

Deputy heads of governments of Indian origin abroad are US Vice President Kamala Harris, Guyana Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Ireland's Tanaiste Leo Varadkar. (Image: News18 Creatives)

There are 32 million people of Indian origin worldwide. They form the largest diaspora population in the world. (Image: News18 Creatives)