Lok Sabha Results 2024: World leaders congratulate PM Modi on third term

The BJP, whose candidates had contested in the name of PM Modi, won or was ahead in 240 seats to emerge as the single largest party in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

Leaders from several countries congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a majority in the Lok Sabha elections, paving the way for his third term in office.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wished PM Modi on the third consecutive electoral victory, stressing that she is certain that both leaders will work together to strengthen the friendship that will unite the two countries.

“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 peoples,” Italian PM Meloni said in a post on X.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ also congratulated PM Modi and expressed their desire to work closely with him. “I extend my warmest felicitations to the BJP-led NDA on its victory demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi,” the Sri Lankan president wrote on X.

Nepal Prime Minister ‘Prachanda’ also congratulated his Indian counterpart on the electoral success of his party-led alliance.

“Congratulations to PM @narendramodi 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 enthusiastic participation of the people of India,” he said in a post on X.

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth congratulated PM Modi on his historic win.