‘Coolest PM ever?’ New Zealand PM Luxon’s jalebi-making video wins hearts online

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s hands-on participation at the Sikh Games in Auckland — particularly his attempt at making Indian jalebis — has gone viral on social media.

Luxon attended the event at in Takanini, joined by local MP Rima Nakhle, to celebrate sports, culture, and community spirit within the Sikh and other Indian communities.

The standout moment of his visit came when he stepped behind a large wok of hot oil to try his hand at preparing the traditional sweet. With spectators cheering him on, the Prime Minister piped batter into the oil, attempting to create the jalebi’s distinctive spiral shape.

He later shared the video on Instagram with a playful caption: “Good luck to all those competing – and to those who end up eating my attempt at making jalebi!”

The clip has since amassed over 8,00,000 views, drawing enthusiastic responses from netizens who praised Luxon’s willingness to engage directly in cultural activities. Many social media users dubbed him “the coolest Prime Minister ever.”

Commenters widely viewed the gesture as a warm show of respect for cultural diversity and a meaningful connection with the Sikh community.