Former three-time prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has extended his congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on assuming office for the third time. In a message posted on his official social media account, Sharif expressed his warm felicitations to Modi and cited the recent election results as a reflection of the people’s confidence in Modi’s leadership.
Moreover, Sharif urged for the replacement of hate with hope and called for seizing the opportunity to shape the destiny of the two billion people of South Asia.
The congratulatory messages were not limited to Nawaz Sharif, as his younger brother, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, also took to social media to extend his felicitations to Modi on his re-election. This gesture marks a significant diplomatic exchange between the leadership of the two neighbouring nations.
The re-election of PM Modi comes as a historic moment, as he is the first leader since former premier Jawaharlal Nehru to achieve this feat after completing full terms in office. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place on Sunday, saw several other ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda, taking their oaths alongside PM Modi.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with its National Democratic Alliance (NDA), secured a majority in the elections despite a notable decrease in seat numbers compared to the 2019 elections. This development has significant implications for the political landscape of the region and is being closely observed by leaders and citizens alike.
