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Kohli, Tendulkar, Salman Khan, AKshay Kumar also took to Twitter to congratulate the PM.
The victory made 68-year-old Narendra Modi the third Prime Minister (apart from Jawahar Lal Nehru and Indira Gandhi) to win a second consecutive five-year term with a full majority.
Celebrations began across the country, and Twitter too was flooded with congratulatory messages.
Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, while congratulating PM Modi, also tweeted his wish list from the government, "Expect more investments in research, support for innovation and startups. Creation of new jobs requires vibrant innovation ecosystem @startupindia."
Congrats to Shri @narendramodi on a remarkable 2nd term. Expect more investments in research, support for innovatio… https://t.co/54jIWjrBEd
— kris gopalakrishnan (@kris_sg) 1558759232000'Sacred Games' actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui congratulated PM Modi 'on the super win', adding, "Will proudly make united India more strong ...Jaihind."
Congratulations honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji on super win. will proudly make united India more strong ...Jaihind.
— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) 1558727818000Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who is in the UK ahead of the upcoming World Cup, said, "We believe India is going to reach greater heights with your vision." Actress Anushka Sharma echoed her husband's views, saying, "India is looking to scale newer heights of growth and success under your leadership."
Congratulations @narendramodi ji. We believe India is going to reach greater heights with your vision. Jai hind.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 1558682713000Congratulations @narendramodi ji. India is looking to scale newer heights of growth and success under your leadership.
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) 1558682809000Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "My heartiest congratulations to @narendramodi Ji & @BJP4India for winning the #LokSabhaElections2019. The nation is with you in building a brighter and stronger New India."
My heartiest congratulations to @narendramodi Ji & @BJP4India for winning the #LokSabhaElections2019. The nation is… https://t.co/Tg9w00w8iU
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1558623856000Being my first ever elections as a voter,this one has been special!Congratulations @narendramodi sir and the leader… https://t.co/hLh6ukCWV6
— Manushi Chhillar (@ManushiChhillar) 1558756078000Congratulating PM Modi, Salman Khan said, "We stand by you in building a stronger India."
Many congratulations Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi on your decisive victory. We stand by you in building a stronger India.
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) 1558619464000He later also tweeted a shirtless picture of himself with the caption, "Chilling and watching the news. Swachch Bharat Fit Bharat."
Chilling and watching the news Swachch Bharat Fit Bharat https://t.co/zsG3rNqyiF
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) 1558622133000'Queen' actress Kangana Ranaut celebrated the win by cooking, which her sister Rangoli said she does only when she's 'absolutely exhilarated'.
Kangana cooks rarely, when she is absolutely exhilarated, today she treated us with chai pakodas for @narendramodi… https://t.co/SRTHSojDJv
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) 1558617555000Twinkle Khanna, aka Mrs Funny Bones, who's known to often criticise the Modi-government congratulated the PM and BJP saying 'democracy must always be celebrated', adding that she hopes 'India becomes synonymous with inclusivity, harmony and development'. Meanwhile husband Akshay Kumar, who recently made headlines for his 'non-political' interview of Modi, and his Canadian citizenship, said, "All your efforts to advance the nation and put it on the global map have been acknowledged."
Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi and @BJP4India on their sweeping victory. Democracy must always be… https://t.co/QF51mXUT1m
— Twinkle Khanna (@mrsfunnybones) 1558622125000Heartiest congratulations Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji on the historic win. All your efforts to advance the… https://t.co/dzZSunivf3
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) 1558624935000Lata Mangeshkar also congratulated PM Modi and Amit Shah on Twitter.
नमस्कार माननीय प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi भाई,ईश्वर की कृपा,आप की पूज्य माताजी का शुभआशीर्वाद,आप की सच्ची देशभक्ति,… https://t.co/noTxS292kF
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) 1558629362000नरेंद्र भाई,आप के प्रभावशाली नेतृत्व में भारत की निरंतर प्रगति होती रहे और आप हर कार्य में यशस्वी हो यही मेरी मंगल कामना.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) 1558629398000नमस्कार @AmitShah जी.इस ऐतिहासिक जीत में आप का अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण योगदान है.मैं आप को भी बहुत बधाई देती हूँ और ईश्वर… https://t.co/NEnSlE0YH3
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) 1558630866000Oscar-winner AR Rahman said he looked forward to 'a miraculously progressive united India'.
Congratulations @narendramodi Ji & @BJP4India for winning the #LokSabhaElections2019 . Looking forward to a Mira… https://t.co/fugNSgqTiV
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) 1558644352000Actor R. Madhavan tweeted, "@narendramodi Dear Modi Ji.Your incredible & relentless commitment and pure intentions, has now got the entire nation waiting with bated breath for you to lead us into a glorious Era of governance and prosperity. God bless you with the the best of health Strength and longevity"
@narendramodi Dear Modi Ji.Your incredible & relentless commitment and pure intentions, has now got the entire nati… https://t.co/3OYE5h7O9w
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) 1558640040000Father-daughter Anil and Sonam Kapoor also tweeted saying they look forward to 'new heights and greatness' under his leadership.
Congratulations to the Bharatiya Janata Party on it’s win and to its leader, honourable Narendra Modiji. We know y… https://t.co/j1YQ26rp9C
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) 1558627908000The nation has spoken. Congratulations PM @narendramodi ji on the historic win. We the citizens look forward to the… https://t.co/jT6T1Fz4Nz
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) 1558613946000Film-maker Karan Johar, boxer Mary Kom, actor Kabir Bedi, cricketer Ajinkya Rahane also shared wishes on Twitter.
The people have spoken, and India has chosen its leader. Congratulations Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi for your… https://t.co/74cb5H8dTD
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 1558625835000Congratulations to @narendramodi ji and @BJP4India for winning the #LokSabhaElections2019. Wish them all the very b… https://t.co/zlpthfOcJe
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) 1558625093000Warmest Congratulations @narendramodi Ji and @BJP4India for winning the #LokSabhaElections2019 . Best wishes fo… https://t.co/9g1eMled6S
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) 1558659763000SALUTING Prime Minister Modi for a resounding, and well deserved, victory in #Election2019. May you continue to bri… https://t.co/p7jXrxuDKD
— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) 1558634024000
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