Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Indian Prime Minister on Election Win
In a show of diplomacy and goodwill, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend his congratulations on their coalition’s recent election victory. Modi emerged victorious in India’s general election, claiming success for his alliance after a closely contested battle.
The cordial message from the crown prince conveyed his best wishes for the success and prosperity of India and its people, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. This gesture highlights the significance of strengthening ties between the two nations.
Modi’s Coalition Government Takes Shape
Following the unexpected outcome of the election, Prime Minister Modi found himself engaging in intense negotiations with alliance partners to form his cabinet. The Bharatiya Janata Party, which had previously enjoyed a decade of ruling with a majority, faced the challenge of building a coalition government after falling short of expectations in the polls.
Despite the setback, Modi’s alliance, the National Democratic Alliance, rallied together and unanimously selected him as their leader. With a total of 293 seats in parliament, the coalition now holds the reins of power in the 543-seat body, solidifying their position in governing the nation.