Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Donald Trump on his unprecedented return to the White House. Using his official handle on X (formerly Twitter), Modi praised Trump’s election victory, calling it historic and a testament to his leadership. “Heartiest congratulations, my friend @realDonaldTrump, on your historic election victory,” Modi expressed, adding that he was optimistic about the future of India-US relations under Trump’s leadership.
Modi highlighted the importance of Trump’s previous term as a foundation for continued collaboration. “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,” Modi wrote. He emphasized that working together would benefit not only the people of both nations but also contribute to global peace, stability, and prosperity.
Polling began at 4:30 pm IST yesterday and concluded at 9:30 am IST today, with Trump ultimately securing 280 electoral votes—well above the 270 required to win. Trump’s victory marks only the second instance in US history of a president serving two non-consecutive terms, a first in over 127 years. With his return to office, there is a renewed focus on Indo-US ties, especially as both leaders share a vision for strengthening bilateral relations. Modi’s congratulatory message signals India’s commitment to advancing this strategic alliance and highlights the importance of Indo-US cooperation in tackling global challenges.
