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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by PM Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved a majority with 292 seats
The decisive victory of the alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recent parliamentary elections, securing a historic third consecutive term, has sparked a wave of international congratulations and reaffirmations of diplomatic commitments. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved a majority with 292 seats out of 543, further solidifying Modi's leadership. The election, marked by a record voter turnout of 642 million, underscores the strength of Indian democracy.
Biden, Putin, and Sunak Congratulate PM Modi
US President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Biden administration said they were eager to continue collaborating with India to ensure a free “Indo-Pacific region.”
In a post on X, the US president commended PM Modi, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and “650 million voters in this historic election.” The 81-year-old added that the alliance between the two nations was “only growing as we unlock a shared future of unlimited potential.”
A White House statement, released shortly after President Biden's post, talked about how the two leaders stood firm in their commitment to deepening the “US-India Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership” and advancing their shared vision of a “free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.”
The statement also noted that they discussed National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's upcoming visit to New Delhi. Sullivan's visit aims to “engage with the new government on shared US-India priorities, including the trusted strategic technology partnership.”
PM Modi, under whose leadership NDA retained power, albeit by a slender margin, confirmed he had received a congratulatory call from his “friend,” President Biden.
“Happy to receive a call from my friend President @JoeBiden,” PM Modi wrote on X. He added that the India-US partnership is set to witness “many new landmarks in the years to come,” and will “continue to be a force for global good for the benefit of humanity.”
Prime Minister Modi also received a telephone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Putin warmly congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the success in the general elections and conveyed best wishes for a historic third term. The two leaders agreed to continue to work together for further strengthening the India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership in all areas.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his best wishes to President Putin for Russia’s ongoing chairmanship of BRICS during 2024. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Prime Minister Modi received a telephone call from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the success in the general elections and conveyed best wishes for a historic third term. PM Modi thanked PM Sunak for his warm wishes and reaffirmed his commitment to continue to work for further strengthening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in diverse areas. Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming elections in the UK.
Additional Congratulatory Messages
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina: Prime Minister Modi received a congratulatory telephone call from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for the victory of NDA in the 18th Lok Sabha elections. The two leaders pledged to continue working together to further deepen the historic and close ties under the renewed mandate towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh 2041.
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte: Prime Minister Modi received a telephone call from Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte. PM Rutte congratulated PM Modi for success in the elections and extended best wishes for a historic third term. The leaders underlined the special and valued relationship between India and the Netherlands. PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to continue to work for further strengthening the bilateral ties for the benefit of the people of the two countries.
Prime Minister of Nepal: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ called Prime Minister Modi and congratulated hum on his historic victory for the third term in the recently concluded General Elections in India. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister ‘Prachanda’ for his greetings, recalling the visit of the Prime Minister of Nepal to India last year.
Broader International Response
Among the first to congratulate PM Modi was Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In a warm telephone call, Albanese expressed his heartfelt congratulations, recalling Modi's visit to Australia in 2023 and their meeting at the G20 Summit in Delhi. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and working closely on shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific region.
"The relationship between Australia and India is more crucial than ever, and we are committed to deepening our cooperation," said PM Albanese, highlighting the mutual benefits of this strategic alliance.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also extended her congratulations, emphasizing the importance of the India-EU Strategic Partnership. She appreciated the conduct of the world's largest democratic exercise and conveyed her best wishes for Prime Minister Modi's third term. PM Modi, in turn, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening ties with the EU, noting the 20th anniversary of their strategic partnership.
"The EU and India share common values and principles, and our partnership is vital for global good," stated von der Leyen. Modi reciprocated by wishing success for the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, praised Prime Minister Modi's electoral success and discussed the multifaceted bilateral ties between India and Thailand. Both leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people ties.
In a similar vein, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay applauded PM Modi's visionary leadership and expressed his desire to further strengthen the exemplary partnership between Bhutan and India. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's commitment to its unique ties with Bhutan, characterized by mutual trust and goodwill.
French President Emmanuel Macron's congratulatory call underscored the robust strategic partnership between India and France. Both leaders agreed to continue working on the 'Horizon 2047' roadmap, aiming for new heights in their bilateral relations. Modi also conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming Paris Olympics and commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
From India's immediate neighborhood, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also extended their warm wishes. They expressed hope for further strengthening of bilateral partnerships, looking forward to advancing shared interests for mutual prosperity and stability.
The unprecedented voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with 642 million participants, set a new global benchmark for democratic engagement. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar lauded this achievement, calling the elections "a miracle" and a testament to India's vibrant democratic ethos.
"We have created a world record with 642 million voters, a historic moment that highlights the enthusiasm and commitment of the Indian electorate," Kumar stated. The seven-phase elections, stretching from April 19 to June 1, saw significant participation across various demographics, including 312 million women voters, surpassing the total number of women voters in the EU's most recent national elections.
The overwhelming international support and congratulatory messages following PM Modi's victory reflect India's growing influence and the global recognition of its democratic strength. As Prime Minister Modi prepares for his third term, the reaffirmed commitments from world leaders signal a continued and enhanced era of diplomatic and strategic cooperation for India. The anticipated swearing-in of the new government on June 8, 2024, will mark the beginning of this new chapter, guiding India towards greater global prominence.
Biden, Putin, and Sunak Congratulate PM Modi
US President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Biden administration said they were eager to continue collaborating with India to ensure a free “Indo-Pacific region.”
In a post on X, the US president commended PM Modi, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and “650 million voters in this historic election.” The 81-year-old added that the alliance between the two nations was “only growing as we unlock a shared future of unlimited potential.”
A White House statement, released shortly after President Biden's post, talked about how the two leaders stood firm in their commitment to deepening the “US-India Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership” and advancing their shared vision of a “free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.”
The statement also noted that they discussed National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's upcoming visit to New Delhi. Sullivan's visit aims to “engage with the new government on shared US-India priorities, including the trusted strategic technology partnership.”
PM Modi, under whose leadership NDA retained power, albeit by a slender margin, confirmed he had received a congratulatory call from his “friend,” President Biden.
“Happy to receive a call from my friend President @JoeBiden,” PM Modi wrote on X. He added that the India-US partnership is set to witness “many new landmarks in the years to come,” and will “continue to be a force for global good for the benefit of humanity.”
Prime Minister Modi also received a telephone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Putin warmly congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the success in the general elections and conveyed best wishes for a historic third term. The two leaders agreed to continue to work together for further strengthening the India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership in all areas.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his best wishes to President Putin for Russia’s ongoing chairmanship of BRICS during 2024. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Prime Minister Modi received a telephone call from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the success in the general elections and conveyed best wishes for a historic third term. PM Modi thanked PM Sunak for his warm wishes and reaffirmed his commitment to continue to work for further strengthening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in diverse areas. Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming elections in the UK.
Additional Congratulatory Messages
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina: Prime Minister Modi received a congratulatory telephone call from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for the victory of NDA in the 18th Lok Sabha elections. The two leaders pledged to continue working together to further deepen the historic and close ties under the renewed mandate towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh 2041.
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte: Prime Minister Modi received a telephone call from Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte. PM Rutte congratulated PM Modi for success in the elections and extended best wishes for a historic third term. The leaders underlined the special and valued relationship between India and the Netherlands. PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to continue to work for further strengthening the bilateral ties for the benefit of the people of the two countries.
Prime Minister of Nepal: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ called Prime Minister Modi and congratulated hum on his historic victory for the third term in the recently concluded General Elections in India. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister ‘Prachanda’ for his greetings, recalling the visit of the Prime Minister of Nepal to India last year.
Broader International Response
Among the first to congratulate PM Modi was Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In a warm telephone call, Albanese expressed his heartfelt congratulations, recalling Modi's visit to Australia in 2023 and their meeting at the G20 Summit in Delhi. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and working closely on shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific region.
"The relationship between Australia and India is more crucial than ever, and we are committed to deepening our cooperation," said PM Albanese, highlighting the mutual benefits of this strategic alliance.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also extended her congratulations, emphasizing the importance of the India-EU Strategic Partnership. She appreciated the conduct of the world's largest democratic exercise and conveyed her best wishes for Prime Minister Modi's third term. PM Modi, in turn, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening ties with the EU, noting the 20th anniversary of their strategic partnership.
"The EU and India share common values and principles, and our partnership is vital for global good," stated von der Leyen. Modi reciprocated by wishing success for the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, praised Prime Minister Modi's electoral success and discussed the multifaceted bilateral ties between India and Thailand. Both leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, culture, and people-to-people ties.
In a similar vein, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay applauded PM Modi's visionary leadership and expressed his desire to further strengthen the exemplary partnership between Bhutan and India. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's commitment to its unique ties with Bhutan, characterized by mutual trust and goodwill.
French President Emmanuel Macron's congratulatory call underscored the robust strategic partnership between India and France. Both leaders agreed to continue working on the 'Horizon 2047' roadmap, aiming for new heights in their bilateral relations. Modi also conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming Paris Olympics and commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
From India's immediate neighborhood, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also extended their warm wishes. They expressed hope for further strengthening of bilateral partnerships, looking forward to advancing shared interests for mutual prosperity and stability.
The unprecedented voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with 642 million participants, set a new global benchmark for democratic engagement. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar lauded this achievement, calling the elections "a miracle" and a testament to India's vibrant democratic ethos.
"We have created a world record with 642 million voters, a historic moment that highlights the enthusiasm and commitment of the Indian electorate," Kumar stated. The seven-phase elections, stretching from April 19 to June 1, saw significant participation across various demographics, including 312 million women voters, surpassing the total number of women voters in the EU's most recent national elections.
The overwhelming international support and congratulatory messages following PM Modi's victory reflect India's growing influence and the global recognition of its democratic strength. As Prime Minister Modi prepares for his third term, the reaffirmed commitments from world leaders signal a continued and enhanced era of diplomatic and strategic cooperation for India. The anticipated swearing-in of the new government on June 8, 2024, will mark the beginning of this new chapter, guiding India towards greater global prominence.
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