World leaders congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his BJP-led alliance secured a majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, setting the stage for his third five-year term.
Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, extended his congratulations in a tweet, expressing his eagerness to work closely with PM Modi to further enhance bilateral relations. He praised Modi's efforts in elevating India’s status.
Nepal's Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', also congratulated PM Modi, appreciating the successful completion of the world's largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic public participation. He expressed optimism about continuing to strengthen the India-Nepal friendship.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, despite current diplomatic tensions with India, expressed his congratulations and looked forward to advancing shared interests for prosperity and stability between the two countries.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended his warm congratulations, hoping for continued and elevated cooperation between India and Israel.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated PM Modi and expressed his eagerness to strengthen the partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated PM Modi and expressed confidence in continuing to work together to enhance the friendship and cooperation between Italy and India.
In response to these congratulatory messages, PM Modi expressed gratitude and reiterated his commitment to deepening strategic partnerships and cooperation with these nations.
**Foreign Media Reactions:**
**New York Times:** Focused on the political implications and strategic consequences of PM Modi's continued leadership, highlighting the BJP's need to rely on coalition partners due to falling short of a simple majority.
**Washington Post:** Described the result as an “unexpected repudiation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” emphasizing the importance of coalition partners in the NDA's victory and the strategic challenges ahead.
**CGTN:** Emphasized the global interest in India's political trajectory, noting the tempered victory of the NDA due to the BJP's inability to secure a majority, which could influence future policy decisions.
**Dawn:** Highlighted the narrow majority of the BJP-led alliance and noted the significant defeat of the BJP in Ayodhya.
**BBC:** Provided comprehensive coverage, highlighting the significance of the BJP-led NDA's victory and the return to coalition politics after ten years due to the BJP's failure to win a simple majority on its own.
