Narendra Modi has got the honour of becoming the Prime Minister for the third consecutive time. NDA government has been formed in the country once again. The swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was held on Sunday. Heads of many countries attended the swearing-in ceremony. These included countries like Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives. After becoming the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was welcomed by many countries. Many countries congratulated him. After Modi’s victory, messages came from many countries but no message came from India’s neighboring country Pakistan congratulating Modi. But finally a congratulatory message has come from Pakistan.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming the Prime Minister for the third time. Before Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had posted on social media and congratulated PM Modi. Shahbaz had said congratulations to Narendra Modi for taking oath as the Prime Minister.
What did Nawaz Sharif say?
“My heartiest congratulations to Modiji (@narendramodi) on becoming Prime Minister for the third time,” Nawaz Sharif said on social media. “Your party’s success in the recent elections reflects people’s faith in your leadership. Let us replace hatred with hope and seize the opportunity to shape the destiny of two billion people in South Asia.”
What was PM Modi’s reply?
Reacting to Nawaz Sharif’s bonding, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the people of India have always been in favor of peace, security and progressive thinking.
Heads of several countries took part in the historic swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. These included Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Vice President. Seychelles’ Ahmed Afeef was also present at the grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
India-Pakistan relations remain tense
Relations between India and Pakistan deteriorated after the Indian Parliament repealed Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August 2019. India had clearly said that Pakistan has no right to interfere in this matter. India said that it wants good neighborly relations with Pakistan and for good relations, Islamabad will have to fulfill its responsibility of creating an environment free from terrorism and hostility.
