Simon Harris, an Irish politician of Indian origin, took charge as Ireland’s new prime minister after the resignation of the country’s former prime minister Leo Varadkar. The 37-year-old, who has been appointed as the new leader of the Fine Gael party, has become Ireland’s youngest prime minister. Harris has been involved in politics since the age of 16. He has held many government posts including Ireland’s minister for further and higher education, research, innovation and science and minister for health.