New Delhi [India], Philippines President Bonabong Marcos and the Venezuelan government on Thursday warmly congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for securing a fresh mandate from the Indian voters.

President Marcos praised India as a true friend of the Philippines and looked forward to further strengthening the bilateral and regional partnership in the years to come.

“My hearty congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for securing a fresh mandate from the Indian voters. The last decade has shown India as a sincere friend of the Philippines and I look forward to further strengthening our bilateral and regional partnership in the years to come.” Looking forward to it." ,” Philippines President Marcos said in a post on Twitter.https://x.com/bongbongmarcos/status/1798561851506405652

Meanwhile, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela appreciated India's exemplary democratic practice during the general elections held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, 2024.

In an official statement shared by Venezuelan Chancellor Yvan Gil, the government extended "its warmest congratulations to the Republic of India for the exemplary democratic exercise carried out in the general elections held in seven phases since April." 19 to June 1, 2024, a process in which approximately 642 million people participated.”

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The statement also lauded the historic victory achieved by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, marking his third consecutive mandate.

"The Bolivarian Government congratulates the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the historic victory achieved by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to obtain the mandate for the third consecutive term." " it said.

Highlighting the strong diplomatic relations between Venezuela and India, the Bolivarian Government emphasized the "exemplary diplomatic relations, friendship and cooperation, which has allowed the development of projects in various sectors with mutual benefit for our people."

Expressing confidence in Prime Minister Modi's leadership, Venezuela reaffirmed India's important role in shaping the "new polycentric and multipolar world".

Good wishes are coming for PM Modi from leaders around the world. PM Modi is likely to take oath on June 8 as the BJP-led NDA has crossed the majority mark in the 18th Lok Sabha elections by winning 293 seats, while the opposition India Bloc has secured 234 seats.The counting of 2024 Lok Sabha elections took place on Tuesday. According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP won 240 seats, much lower than 303 in 2019.

On the other hand, the main opposition Congress registered a strong growth by winning 99 seats as against 52 in 2019.