Global leaders including Italian PM Meloni applaud Modi's historic third win in Lok Sabha elections 2024

Leaders of India’s three neighbours — Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka on Tuesday evening sent congratulatory messages to PM Narendra Modi on winning third term in office and leading NDA to victory.

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay wrote on X, “Congratulations to my friend PM @narendramodi ji and NDA for the historic 3rd consecutive win in the world’s biggest elections. As he continues to lead Bharat to great heights, I look forward to working closely with him to further strengthen the relations between our 2 countries.”

Expressing similar sentiments Nepal PM Prachanda wrote, “Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha 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.”


From Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said, “I extend my warmest felicitations to the @BJP4India led NDA on its victory, demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM @narendramodi. As the closest neighbour Sri Lanka looks forward to further strengthening the partnership with India.”

Others who sent congratulations to Modi included the Maldivian President, the PM of Mauritius and the Italian Giorgia Meloni PM. “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,” the Italian PM Giorgia Meloni wrote on X.

Meanwhile, Russian Presidential adviser said that President Vladimir Putin could soon telephone Modi to sent his message of congratulations. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said, “We are waiting for the possibility of organizing a telephone conversation between our president and Modi. This could be either this evening or tomorrow morning. It will depend on when the final vote count is completed.”