PM Modi speaks with Donald Trump, congratulates him on “spectacular” election victory

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 6, spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who congratulated him on his “spectacular victory” in the elections.

In a post on X, PM Modi said he is looking forward to working closely together once again with Trump to strengthen India-US relations across across domains including energy and defense.
“Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors,” PM Modi said.

Sources said PM Modi also congratulated Donald Trump on performance of Republican Party in the Congressional elections. The sources said both leaders affirmed to work together for world peace.

The sources also said that President Trump stated that the whole world loves PM Modi and that India is a magnificent country and PM Modi is a magnificent man.

President Trump also told PM Modi that he considers him and India a true friend. He said PM Modi is one of the first world leaders he spoke to after his victory.”

Donald Trump won a second term in office in the presidential polls. He surpassed the 270-majority mark with a key win in Wisconsin.

According to the latest Associated Press results, Trump has won 295 Electoral College votes to Harris’ 226, and has also won the popular vote. Republicans also won a majority in the US Senate.

Earlier, PM Modi had congratulated Trump soon after his election victory.
“Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

Indian National Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi also congratulated Donald Trump for his victory in the US presidential elections for a second term and said India and the United States share a robust comprehensive global strategic partnership.

“Congratulations on your victory, @realDonaldTrump! Wishing you success in your second term as US President. All the best to @KamalaHarris in her future endeavours,” Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, said in a post on X.

Kharge said the relations between India and United States are underpinned by long-standing shared democratic values and aligned interests.

“On behalf of the Indian National Congress, we extend our congratulations and best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump for his election victory. India and the United States share a robust comprehensive global strategic partnership, underpinned by long-standing shared democratic values, aligned interests, and extensive people-to-people connections. We look forward to working closely with the United States for global peace and prosperity,” Kharge said in a post on X.

Party leader Jairam Ramesh said, “Donald Trump has staged an astonishing comeback. Undoubtedly, why and how it happened will be analysed in great detail over the next few weeks, as will the question of what this comeback means for the USA and the rest of the world. But what is certain is that the future of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change which America had rejoined under President Biden is now extremely shaky. If the US were to withdraw again it would be disastrous.”