In a notable exchange on X, formerly known as Twitter, three-time former Pakistani Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif extended his congratulations to India’s newly reelected Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This gesture of goodwill came after Modi secured a third term in office, despite facing challenges in the recent elections.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz congratulated Modi on his election as the Indian prime minister for the record third time despite setbacks in the recently-held polls.
“My warm felicitations to Modi Ji on assuming office for the third time. Your party’s success in recent elections reflects the confidence of the people in your leadership,” wrote Nawaz on his official X handle.
“Let us replace hate with hope and seize the opportunity to shape the destiny of the two billion people of South Asia,” the ex-PM added.
My warm felicitations to Modi Ji (@narendramodi) on assuming office for the third time. Your party’s success in recent elections reflects the confidence of the people in your leadership. Let us replace hate with hope and seize the oppurtunity to shape the destiny of the two…
— Nawaz Sharif (@NawazSharifMNS) June 10, 2024
Modi responded to Nawaz’s message in kind, saying: “Appreciate your message Nawaz Sharif. The people of India have always stood for peace, security and progressive ideas.”
He further said that advancing the well-being and security of “our people shall always remain our priority”.
Appreciate your message @NawazSharifMNS. The people of India have always stood for peace, security and progressive ideas. Advancing the well-being and security of our people shall always remain our priority. https://t.co/PKK47YKAog
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2024
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Modi secured a record-equaling third term but lost his outright majority and is dependent on regional parties for support in his first coalition government.
