World leaders congratulate PM Modi on his third consecutive election victory

US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and others congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. 

In a post on X, President Biden noted that the friendship between India and the US is only growing as the two nations unlock a shared future of unlimited potential. "Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on their victory, and the nearly 650 million voters in this historic election. The friendship between our nations is only growing as we unlock a shared future of unlimited potential," said Biden.

In a separate statement, the US Department of State lauded the 650 million voters for casting their ballots in the largest exercise in democracy and for their contribution to India’s democratic processes.

"The United States congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on their victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha general elections. With approximately 650 million voters casting their ballots over the past six weeks, these elections represent the largest exercise in democracy in human history. We commend Indian voters, poll workers, civil society, and journalists for their commitment and vital contributions to India’s democratic processes and institutions," the US government statement said.

"We look forward to continuing to further our partnership with the Indian government to promote prosperity and innovation, address the climate crisis, and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region," the statement added.

Russian President Putin extended heartfelt congratulations on the victory and said that the voting results have confirmed PM Modi's personal high political authority. "Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the victory of the Indian People's Party in the general parliamentary elections. The voting results again confirmed your personal high political authority, support for your course towards accelerated socio-economic development of India and the protection of its interests on the world stage," a statement of the Russian President said.

"We attach great importance to the relationship of a particularly privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi. I am confident that the interests of the friendly peoples of Russia and India are



in the interests of further building up traditional mutually beneficial cooperation and filling it with new content," the statement added.

Putin further said he hoped the two countries would continue to have a frank dialogue and constructive joint work on current issues on the bilateral and international agenda.

British Prime Minister Sunak said he spoke to Modi and congratulated him on his election victory. "Today I spoke to Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his election victory. The UK and India share the closest of friendships, and together that friendship will continue to thrive. There is a close friendship between Britain and India, and together this friendship will continue to grow," Sunak said.

Noting that India has concluded the world's largest elections, French President Emmanuel Macron said, "Congratulations Narendra Modi, my dear friend. Together we will continue strengthening the strategic partnership that unites India and France."

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also congratulated his friend on his re-election as Prime Minister and wish him success in leading India to further progress and growth.

"I extend my sincere congratulations to my friend @NarendraModi on his re-election as Prime Minister and wish him success in leading India to further progress and growth. Our two countries enjoy a deeply rooted strategic partnership and I look forward to our continued collaboration aimed at advancing the shared development goals of our nations and our peoples," he said in an X post.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Prime Minister Modi and said that he will work with PM Modi to deepen German-Indian ties. "Congratulations on your election victory, dear @narendramodi! We will successfully continue our cooperation to deepen Indo-German relations as well as our cooperation on international and global issues. I look forward to seeing you again soon," he said.

President of the European Council Charles Michel tweets "Congratulations PM Modi on your results in India's General Elections, the world's largest election.  The EU is looking forward to continuing to deepen our strategic partnership with India.  Our continents must cooperate on the most pressing global challenges: climate change, peace & security, and the fight against poverty."