Published 13:57 IST, May 25th 2019

‘He is a great man and leader for the people of India - they are lucky to have him!’: USA President Donald Trump calls PM Modi to congratulate him on ‘big political victory’

After extending his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his thunderous Lok Sabha Elections victory, United States of America President Donald Trump personally called the Indian PM to convey his good wishes. The former termed PM Modi’s win as a ‘big political victory’ and described him as a ‘great man and leader of the people of India’ and that the country is lucky to have him as the leader. 

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After extending his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his thunderous Lok Sabha Elections victory, United States of America President Donald Trump personally called Indian PM to convey his good wishes. former termed PM Modi’s win as a ‘big political victory’ and described him as a ‘great man and leer of people of India’ and that country is lucky to have him as leer. 

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Trump on Friday tweeted, “Just spoke to Prime Minister @NarendraModi where I congratulated him on his big political victory. He is a great man and leer for people of India - y are lucky to have him!” 

Previously, USA President h tweeted hours after PM Modi-led National Democratic Alliance’s landslide victory of over 350 seats, much more than requisite halfway majority mark in 543-seat Lok Sabha. “Congratulations to Prime Minister @NarendraModi and his BJP party on ir BIG election victory! Great things are in store for US-India partnership with return of PM Modi at helm. I look forward to continuing our important work toger!” 

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PM Modi too posted an emphatic response, "Thank you @realDonaldTrump! This victory represents aspirations of a nation of 1.3 billion people. I too am looking forward to working closely with you for closer bilateral ties, which also augur well for global peace and prosperity.” 

President’s visor and daughter Ivanka Trump also h conveyed her best wishes to PM, “Congratulations @narendramodi on a great victory! Exciting times ahe for wonderful people of India!” 

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Prime Minister h replied, “Thank you @IvankaTrump. Wishes from a true friend of India like you are invaluable.” 

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hes of countries like UK, Pakistan, France, Japan, China, Russia, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Australian and Cana also conveyed ir wishes to PM before. 

13:57 IST, May 25th 2019