Global leaders have extended their congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party for securing a third consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Modi, the National Democratic Alliance on their victory, and the nearly 650 million voters in this historic election. In a social media post, Mr. Biden said, the friendship between the two nations is only growing as a shared future of unlimited potential is unlocked.

Congratulating Prime Minister Modi, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a social media, the U.S. looks forward to advancing the partnership with the Indian government and commends the estimated 650 million voters who exercised their right to vote.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Prime Minister Modi to congratulate him on his election victory.  In a social media post, Mr. Sunak said, the UK and India share the closest of friendships, and together that friendship will continue to thrive.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has also extended his congratulations to Mr. Modi. Mr. Putin said, the voting results have again confirmed Mr. Modi’s personal high political authority, support for accelerated socio-economic development of India and the protection of its interests on the world stage. He said, Russia attaches great importance to the relationship of a particularly privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi.