President Pratibha Patil congratulated Viswanatahan Anand for winning the World Chess Championship in Mexico City.
This was the second world chess crown for Anand that came after a gap of seven years.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha L K Advani also offered his best wishes to Anand.
“Anand has done India proud and by winning the coveted title for the second time in his long and illustrious chess career,” Advani said.
“Coming soon after the success of Indian cricket team in Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa, Anand’s victory has added to India’s glory in international sports,” he said.