PM Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, said – we have to work like last time

Republican candidate Donald Trump is going to become the next President of America. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also congratulated him on this occasion. Trump had earlier won against Democrat leader Hillary Clinton in 2016, but lost the election against Joe Biden in 2020. He will occupy the top post of America for the second time.

PM Modi wrote, 'Congratulations, my friend Donald Trump, on your historic victory. As you build on the successes of your past term, I look forward to renewing our cooperation in the broader global and strategic partnership between India and the United States. Let us work together for the betterment of our people and for global peace, stability and prosperity.

What was India's stance on the elections?

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India has seen 'steady progress' in its relations with the US during the tenure of the last five presidents. He said that whatever be the outcome of the US elections, its relations with America will only improve. Responding to a question during a joint press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong here, Jaishankar also expressed optimism about the future of the Quad. The Quad includes America, India, Australia and Japan.

Is there any concern about Trump winning the elections and will his becoming President have any impact on the Quad? In response, Jaishankar told reporters, 'We have seen steady progress in our relations with America during the tenure of the last five presidents, including Trump's last presidency. Therefore, when we look at the US elections, we are confident that whatever the outcome, our relations with America will become stronger.

He said, 'As far as Quad is concerned, let me remind you that it was revived in 2017 during Trump's presidency. After this, he was taken from Permanent Secretary to Minister level, that too during Trump's presidency.

Trump's speech

Trump has thanked his supporters and called it a 'great victory for the American people'. He has described the Republican Party's campaign as the world's biggest political movement. He said, 'We are going to fix our country, our borders. We have made history tonight. We have won the most incredible political victory. I thank the American people. I will fight for you and your family till my last breath.