World leaders congratulate PM after election win: ’Ready to work to boost ties’

Mangalore Today News Network / India Today

New Delhi, June 5, 2024: World leaders congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his BJP-led alliance secured a majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, setting the stage for a third five-year term in office.

In a tweet, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay congratulated PM Modi and said he looked forward to working with him closely to further boost bilateral relations. He also praised the Prime Minister for his continuing efforts to take India to great heights.

Congratulations to my friend PM @narendramodi ji and NDA for the historic 3rd consecutive win in the world’s biggest elections. As he continues to lead Bharat to great heights, I look forward to working closely with him to further strengthen the relations between our 2 countries.

— Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay) June 4, 2024

Thanking him, PM Modi said, "Bharat-Bhutan relations will continue to grow from strength to strength."

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ’Prachanda’ congratulated PM Modi for securing a third consecutive term.

"Congratulations to PM Narendra Modi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Lok Sabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with the enthusiastic participation of the people of India," Prachanda tweeted.

Replying to his Nepali counterpart, PM Modi said he looked forward to continued cooperation to strengthen the India-Nepal friendship.

Mohamed Muizzu, the president of the Maldives, which is involved in a diplomatic row with India, said he looked forward to "working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries".

"Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi, and the BJP and BJP-led NDA, on the success in the 2024 Indian General Election, for the third consecutive term. I look forward to working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries," Muizzu tweeted.

Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic participation of the people of India.

— ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) June 4, 2024

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated PM Modi and said his country, as the closest neighbour, looked forward to strengthening ties with India.

"I extend my warmest felicitations to the @BJP4India led NDA on its victory, demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM @narendramodi. As the closest neighbour Sri Lanka looks forward to further strengthening the partnership with India," Wickremesinghe tweeted.

I extend my warmest felicitations to the @BJP4India led NDA on its victory, demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM @narendramodi. As the closest neighbour Sri Lanka looks forward to further strengthening the…

— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) June 4, 2024

In response, PM Modi told Wickremesinghe that as the India-Sri Lanka partnership charted new frontiers, he looked forward to his continued support.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated PM Modi and said that both countries would continue to work together to "strengthen the friendship that unites" Italy and India.

"Congratulations to @narendramodi on the new electoral victory and my warmest wishes for good work. Certain that we will continue to work together to strengthen the friendship that unites Italy and India and consolidate cooperation on the various issues that bind us, for the well-being of our nations and our people," she tweeted.

Congratulazioni a @narendramodi per la nuova vittoria elettorale e i miei auguri più affettuosi di buon lavoro. Certa che continueremo a lavorare insieme per rafforzare l’amicizia che unisce Italia e India e consolidare la cooperazione sui diversi temi che ci legano, per il… pic.twitter.com/v5XJAqkwOz

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 4, 2024

In response, PM Modi said that his government was "committed to deepening India-Italy strategic partnership which is underpinned by shared values and interests".

"Thank you for your kind wishes PM @GiorgiaMeloni. We remain committed to deepening India-Italy strategic partnership which is underpinned by shared values and interests. Looking forward to working together for global good," he tweeted.

The BJP won 240 of 543 seats but fell short of the majority mark of 272. However, with crucial support from N Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) and other alliance partners, the NDA crossed the halfway mark and won 292 seats.

The Congress won 99 seats, a much-improved performance from 52 it won in 2019, as the Opposition INDIA bloc defied exit poll predictions and won 234 seats, stunning the NDA with a strong showing.