Heads of state are sending their best wishes as the prime minister looks poised to rely on his party’s allies to secure his leadership
World leaders have offered their congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he looks set to return for a third consecutive term following the close election win of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance over a rival bloc.
Notably, India’s President Droupadi Murmu accepted Modi’s resignation on Wednesday and requested that he continue in his role until the new government is sworn in, according to her office.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said on X that he looks forward to “working together to advance our shared interests.” Ties between India and the Maldives had been frosty ever since Muizzu, who is seen as pivoting toward Beijing, took over. The ‘pro-China’ leader, as he is seen in New Delhi, recently ordered India to withdraw all troops, including military personnel who had been tasked with handling aviation platforms which had been donated to the nation.
Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister of neighboring Bhutan, also congratulated Modi and said he looked forward to working with him to further boost bilateral relations. The two leaders had met earlier this year in Thimphu, the capital of the Himalayan kingdom, and announced several energy projects encompassing hydropower, solar, and green hydrogen, with Indian entities serving as strategic partners.
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…
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) June 4, 2024