‘Let’s work to promote global peace’: PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on ‘historic’ US election win

In the wake of raging conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, the Prime Minister also added that the two leaders would work together for peace and stability. “Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,” Modi said in his message to Trump.

On Thursday, Trump had extended Diwali greetings and pledged to safeguard the interests of Hindu Americans, vowing to shield them from what he described as the “anti-religion agenda of the radical left.”

He highlighted his commitment to protecting their freedoms and enhancing relations with India, a nation he said was a vital ally. Sharing a post on X, Trump wrote, “We will also protect Hindu Americans against the anti-religion agenda of the radical left. We will fight for your freedom. Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi.”

Trump also condemned the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus and Christians, amidst the political turmoil following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos,” Trump said.

Earlier, several world leaders including Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the European Union Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, had also sent their congratulatory messages to Trump.

“I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump. The EU and the US are more than just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. So let’s work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them,” der Leyen said.

The Israeli PM was among the first leaders to acknowledge Trump’s victory on social media and send his greetings, calling it history’s greatest comeback. “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he said, signing it off with “yours, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu”.

Addressing his supporters as the poll projections pointed to his victory, Trump said it was a “magnificent victory for the American people”. He also referred to the July 13 assassination attempt and said “God spared my life for a reason”.