Biden congratulates Modi on winning LS polls
New Delhi: US President Joe Biden spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to congratulate him and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on their victory in India's general election. In a statement released by the White House, the President commended the Indian people for their participation in the democratic process, with nearly 650 million voters turning out for the polls. Both leaders underscored their commitment to strengthening the US-India Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership and advancing a vision of a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. They also discussed the upcoming visit of National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to New Delhi to discuss shared priorities, including the strategic technology partnership.