Prime Minister Modi’s coalition, the National Democratic Alliance, has won the parliamentary seats, securing a third consecutive term.
In a statement on Tuesday, President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, described this achievement as a rare feat. He pointed out that this is only the second time an Indian leader has retained power for a third term, the first being Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.
“The President states 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 congratulates 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,” Ngelale noted.
Modi has served as the 14th prime minister of India since May 2014. Previously, he was the chief minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is currently the Member of Parliament for Varanasi.