Kathmandu: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and senior party leader Balendra Shah, who is also the Prime Minister candidate for new government, on their electoral victories in Nepal, expressing confidence in strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries.
According to a statement shared by Prime Minister Modi on his social media account X, he held warm telephone conversations with Lamichhane and Shah following the recent elections in Nepal. During the discussions, Modi congratulated both leaders on their individual victories as well as the RSP’s ‘resounding success’ in the national polls.
Modi conveyed his best wishes to the leaders for the formation of the forthcoming government in Nepal and reiterated India’s commitment to work closely with the new leadership for the mutual prosperity and progress of both nations.
“India remains committed to working together for the well-being of our two countries,” Modi said, emphasizing the long-standing cultural, economic and people-to-people ties between Nepal and India.
Modi also expressed confidence that bilateral relations would continue to strengthen in the coming years through collaborative efforts. He noted that with joint endeavours, relations between the two countries would ‘scale new heights.’
The congratulatory message from Modi comes amid significant political developments in Nepal following the latest elections, in which the Rastriya Swatantra Party has emerged as a major political force.
RSP Chair Lamichhane thanked Prime Minister Modi for his warm wishes and for recognizing the democratic mandate of the Nepali people.
“RSP and our government will remain dedicated to fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and shared prosperity where RSP will prioritize on development diplomacy,” he replied on X. “We look forward to a partnership with India that scales new heights through cooperation in connectivity, cultural tourism, energy, and trade, ensuring a prosperous future for the people of both countries.”
