Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:09am on 05 Jul 2024,Friday UK Elections 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Keir Starmer on his Labour Party's historic victory in the UK general elections. He expressed eagerness to strengthen India-UK ties under Starmer's leadership. PM Modi also thanked outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his efforts to enhance bilateral relations. Starmer's Labour Party secured 412 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Modi's tweets highlighted the desire for positive collaboration and mutual growth between the two nations. Sunak, Britain’s first Indian-origin PM, was praised for his leadership and contributions during his term.
