U.S. election 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined other leaders in congratulating Joe Biden
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined other leaders in tweeting congratulating Joe Biden on becoming the 46th President of the United States. “Congratulations @JoeBiden on your spectacular victory! As Vice President your contribution to strengthening Indo-American relations has been crucial and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together again to bring Indo-American relations towards higher heights, “tweeted Prime Minister Modi, with a file photo of him meeting Joe Biden.
“Warm congratulations @KamalaHarris Your success is revolutionary and a matter of immense pride not only for your chittis, but also for all Indo-Americans. I am confident that the dynamic ties between India and the United States will grow even stronger thanks to your support and leadership, ”PM Modi tweeted.
Congratulations @Joe Biden on your spectacular victory! As VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-American relations has been crucial and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together again to take Indo-American relations to greater heights. pic.twitter.com/yAOCEcs9bN
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020
Other executives also immediately tweeted on Saturday night to congratulate Joe Biden on the cliffhanger US election victory that Donald Trump said was far from over, saying his campaign would start challenging the results in court next week. .
Joe Biden, 77, defeated Donald Trump, 74, to become the 46th U.S. president after toppling the outgoing president at a time when the United States is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, political polarization and the weakening of the economy.
Congressman Rahul Gandhi was one of the first Indian leaders to tweet congratulating Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
“Kudos to President-elect @JoeBiden. I have no doubts that he will unite America and give it a strong sense of direction,” Gandhi tweeted. “Congratulations, Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris. It makes us proud that the first woman to hold the post of Vice President of the United States has her roots in India, ”he tweeted.
Congratulations to the elected president @Joe Biden. I am convinced that he will unite America and give it a strong sense of direction.
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 7, 2020
In a statement, Congresswoman Sonia Gandhi said: “Under the wise and mature leadership of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, India hopes for a close partnership which will be beneficial for peace and development. in our region and the surrounding area. the world. “
Leaders from the United States and other countries also tweeted congratulating Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
“Kudos to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris – our next President and Vice President of the United States,” tweeted former President Barack Obama.
“Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners and allies. We share a unique relationship on the global stage. I really look forward to working together and developing this with you both.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “The United States is our most important ally and I look forward to working closely together on our common priorities, from climate change to trade and security”.
“The Americans have chosen their president. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris We have a lot to do to overcome the challenges of today. Let’s work together!” French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted.
Joe Biden was chosen by Barack Obama as his running mate and entered the White House with him in January 2009, in the midst of the global financial crisis.
In 2019, he launched his campaign to beat Donald Trump and finally win the White House. After a rocky start, he rebounded to victory in the Democratic primary, bolstered by his support among African Americans, and became the party’s presidential candidate. In the end, after a campaign unlike any other, waged amid the coronavirus pandemic, he turned down Donald Trump a second term.
