US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, UK PM Rishi Sunak, France’s Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and numerous other global leaders congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he embarks on his third term.
Congratulations also came from the European Union, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Chinese government, celebrating the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)’s majority win in the Lok Sabha elections.
Leaders from neighboring countries, including the Presidents of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Iran, Seychelles, and Prime Ministers of Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Mauritius, sent their greetings. Additionally, the Presidents of Nigeria, Kenya, and Comoros, as well as leaders from the Caribbean nations Jamaica and Barbados, and South America’s Guyana, extended their congratulations.
From the G20 nations, the Prime Ministers of Italy and Japan, and the President of South Korea congratulated Modi. Leaders from Southeast Asia, including the Prime Ministers of Singapore and Malaysia, also sent their best wishes.
The BJP emerged as the single largest party in the 543-member Lok Sabha by winning 240 seats. With the support of its allies, the BJP-led NDA reached the 272-majority mark.
UNITED STATES
US President Joe Biden congratulates PM Modi via a tweet, expressing his intent to strengthen India-US relations. Biden tweeted his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on their victory, noting that the friendship between the two nations continues to grow as they work towards a shared future of limitless potential.
RUSSIA
The Kremlin reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Modi on the election results.
FRANCE
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Modi on securing a third term, emphasizing the strong strategic partnership between India and France. Macron stated that India has successfully completed the world’s largest elections and congratulated his friend, Narendra Modi. He emphasized their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between their nations.
ISRAEL
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warmly congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his third consecutive term, expressing hope that the friendship between India and Israel will continue to reach new heights.
UKRAINE
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky commended India’s democratic process and congratulated Modi on his victory, wishing the people of India peace and prosperity and expressing hope for ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
SINGAPORE
Singapore’s High Commissioner Simon Wong and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong both offered their congratulations. “With the NDA win for a third term, we look forward to Bharat marching ahead,” Simon Wong posted. Lawrence Wong also remarked, “Congratulations on the NDA’s historic third consecutive term victory. Anticipate enhancing the Singapore-India partnership together.”
SRI LANKA
Sri Lankan President extended his congratulations to Modi, emphasizing the importance of India-Sri Lanka relations. “I extend my warmest felicitations to the BJP-led NDA on its victory,” the President said.
SOUTH KOREA
Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol congratulated Modi, which Modi acknowledged with gratitude.
MALDIVES
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu congratulated Modi and expressed his desire to advance bilateral ties. Modi also thanked former Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih for his wishes.
MALAYSIA
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Modi, to which Modi responded by expressing a desire to enhance the India-Malaysia partnership.
ITALY
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Modi on his third consecutive term, highlighting the commitment to deepening Italy-India relations. Modi thanked her and committed to strengthening the strategic partnership.
NEPAL
Nepal’s Prime Minister ‘Prachanda’ and Sher Bahadur Deuba congratulated Modi on the electoral success. Modi expressed his desire to further strengthen the India-Nepal relationship.
MAURITIUS
Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth congratulated Modi, to which Modi responded by emphasizing the special relationship between India and Mauritius.
UAE
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Modi, referring to him as ‘brother’ and expressing hope for enhanced India-UAE relations. Modi reciprocated the sentiments.
EGYPT
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi also congratulated Modi, and Modi thanked him for his warm words, expressing a desire to strengthen ties.
BHUTAN
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay congratulated Modi, expressing a desire to work closely to strengthen relations between the two countries.
BARBADOS
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley congratulated Modi on securing a historic third term, and Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness also extended his best wishes.
OTHER LEADERS/PERSONALITIES
American corporate leader John Chambers congratulated Modi, expressing confidence in continued positive Indo-US momentum. African-American singer Mary Millben described Modi’s victory as a “historic day” for India and the world, emphasizing his role as a leader chosen by God and the people of India.
TULSI GABBARD
Former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard congratulated Modi, highlighting the shared democratic values and mutual interests between India and the US.
Former Pakistani ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, congratulated the people of India for their commitment to democracy, acknowledging the successful conduct of the elections without allegations of massive rigging.
