President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on his victory in the country’s parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Modi’s coalition – the National Democratic Alliance – won a majority of the parliamentary seats, paving the way for a third consecutive term, which is a rare feat and the second time an Indian leader will retain power for a third term after Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the
President said that the outcome of the elections is a resounding affirmation of Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional leadership of the world’s largest democracy.
On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, President Tinubu congratulated the people of India and assures the South Asian nation of Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening relations and advancing shared goals and values as strategic partners in the league of nations.