A video of&nbsp;New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan speaking in the country's parliament is going viral on the internet.

The video was shared by&nbsp;India's Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri with the caption ''Doing India proud''.

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Doing India proud, the Indian origin minister in New Zealand <a href="https://twitter.com/priyancanzlp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@priyancanzlp</a> addresses her country's parliament in Malayalam.<a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainNZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiainNZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NZinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NZinIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VMBJP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VMBJP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/f3yUURW2Em">pic.twitter.com/f3yUURW2Em</a>
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In the video, which is from a parliament session in 2017,&nbsp;Priyanca Radhakrishnan, who is from Kerala,&nbsp;is saying&nbsp;"Mr. Speaker, I believe that it's the first time my mother tongue, Malayalam, has been spoken in this house."

Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanca-radhakrishnan-becomes-new-zealands-first-ever-indian-origin-minister-report-339823" hreflang="en">Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister</a>

Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.

Radhakrishnan&nbsp;has spent her work life advocating on behalf of people whose voices are often unheard&nbsp;of women survivors of domestic violence, and migrant workers who have been exploited.

She was elected first as a Member of Parliament belonging to the Labour Party in September 2017.

In 2019, she was appointed the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister for Ethnic Communities.

Her work in that area has helped her build the base for her new role of Minister for Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethnic Communities.

In addition to this, she has become the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector and Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment.

When&nbsp;Radhakrishnan was elected as&nbsp;New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister, Kerala's Chief Minister congratulated her.

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A video of New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan speaking in the country's parliament is going viral on the internet. The video was shared by India's Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri with the caption ''Doing India proud''.

A video of New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan speaking in the country's parliament is going viral on the internet. The video was shared by India's Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri with the caption ''Doing India proud''. Doing India proud, the Indian origin minister in New Zealand @priyancanzlp addresses her country's parliament in Malayalam.@IndiainNZ @NZinIndia @VMBJP @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/f3yUURW2Em — Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) November 5, 2020 × In the video, which is from a parliament session in 2017, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, who is from Kerala, is saying "Mr. Speaker, I believe that it's the first time my mother tongue, Malayalam, has been spoken in this house." Also read| Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education. Radhakrishnan has spent her work life advocating on behalf of people whose voices are often unheard of women survivors of domestic violence, and migrant workers who have been exploited. She was elected first as a Member of Parliament belonging to the Labour Party in September 2017. In 2019, she was appointed the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister for Ethnic Communities. Her work in that area has helped her build the base for her new role of Minister for Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethnic Communities. In addition to this, she has become the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector and Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment. When Radhakrishnan was elected as New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister, Kerala's Chief Minister congratulated her. It gives us immense happiness to learn that Priyanca Radhakrishnan (@priyancanzlp) became the first-ever Indian-origin minister of New Zealand. The Labour party leader has her roots in Kerala. On behalf of the people of the State, we extend our warmest greetings. — Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) November 3, 2020 ×

New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan speaks Malayalam as video goes viral

Priyanca Radhakrishnan on Monday became New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern inducted five new ministers into her executive.

Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.

She has spent her work life advocating on behalf of people whose voices are often unheard&nbsp;of women survivors of domestic violence, and migrant workers who have been exploited.

She was elected first as a Member of Parliament belonging to the Labour Party in September 2017.

In 2019, she was appointed the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister for Ethnic Communities.

Her work in that area has helped her build the base for her new role of Minister for Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethnic Communities.

In addition to this, she has become the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector and Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment.

She has become New Zealand's first-ever Kiwi Indian Minister, the New Zealand Herald newspaper quoted Indian Weekender as saying.

Radhakrishnan, who is from the 2017 intake of new MPs, is a minister outside of the Cabinet.

She lives in Auckland with her husband.

Announcing the names of the new ministers, Prime Minister Ardern said: "I am excited to be bringing in some new talent, with the first-hand experience in the areas that they will be working in, and reflecting the New Zealand that elected us on the 17th of October?.

"Within this lineup, I'm playing to people's strengths," she said.

"This is a Cabinet and an executive that is based on merit but also happens to be incredibly diverse," Ardern said, days after her center-left Labour Party won a landslide victory in the country's general election.

The new executive will be sworn in on Friday, which will be followed by the Cabinet's first meeting.

"Much of what we're focused on is making sure we've got our economic recovery hastened," the 40-year-old prime minister said.

If ministers don't deliver, they will be shown the door, Ardern warned.

Priyanca Radhakrishnan on Monday became New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern inducted five new ministers into her executive.

Priyanca Radhakrishnan on Monday became New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern inducted five new ministers into her executive. Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education. She has spent her work life advocating on behalf of people whose voices are often unheard of women survivors of domestic violence, and migrant workers who have been exploited. She was elected first as a Member of Parliament belonging to the Labour Party in September 2017. In 2019, she was appointed the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Minister for Ethnic Communities. Her work in that area has helped her build the base for her new role of Minister for Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethnic Communities. In addition to this, she has become the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector and Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment. She has become New Zealand's first-ever Kiwi Indian Minister, the New Zealand Herald newspaper quoted Indian Weekender as saying. Radhakrishnan, who is from the 2017 intake of new MPs, is a minister outside of the Cabinet. She lives in Auckland with her husband. Announcing the names of the new ministers, Prime Minister Ardern said: "I am excited to be bringing in some new talent, with the first-hand experience in the areas that they will be working in, and reflecting the New Zealand that elected us on the 17th of October?. "Within this lineup, I'm playing to people's strengths," she said. "This is a Cabinet and an executive that is based on merit but also happens to be incredibly diverse," Ardern said, days after her center-left Labour Party won a landslide victory in the country's general election. The new executive will be sworn in on Friday, which will be followed by the Cabinet's first meeting. "Much of what we're focused on is making sure we've got our economic recovery hastened," the 40-year-old prime minister said. If ministers don't deliver, they will be shown the door, Ardern warned.

Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister: Report

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New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan speaks Malayalam as video goes viral

Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister: Report