The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has congratulated the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the BJP’s dominating victory in the general elections. Taking to Twitter, Kohli, who iss in England to participate in the upcoming ICC World Cup scheduled to commence on May 30, he wrote, “Congratulations @narendramodi ji. We believe India is going to reach greater heights with your vision. Jai hind”.
On Thursday, PM Modi won an outsized mandate for a second term in PM office, with BJP scoring an absolute majority covering large swathes of the country.
Congratulations @narendramodi ji. We believe India is going to reach greater heights with your vision. Jai hind.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 24, 2019
In a series of tweets on Thursday, PM Modi thanked his well-wishers for their congratulatory messages as his party is all set to return to power for the second time, saying his government will work with absolute persistence for a better India. In his messages, PM Modi clarified that he will continue serving the nation with the same intensity. He also said Team India is the actual winner in this Lok Sabha election.
PM Modi also said his government is “fully committed to providing good governance that leads to empowerment of every citizen and furthers prosperity in our society”. He further asserted that it is the people of India who blessed us (NDA) and they will leave no stone unturned to fulfill their aspirations.
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Earlier, Sachin also wished the Prime Minister on BJP’s win. He tweeted, “My heartiest congratulations to @narendramodi Ji & @BJP4India for winning the #LokSabhaElections2019. The nation is with you in building a brighter and stronger New India,.”
My heartiest congratulations to @narendramodi Ji & @BJP4India for winning the #LokSabhaElections2019.
The nation is with you in building a brighter and stronger New India 🇮🇳.— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 23, 2019
PM Modi thanked the cricketing legend for the wishes and replied, “I appreciate the good wishes @sachin_rt! A lot of work has been done in the last five years and much more needs to be done for our nation’s transformation. We will serve the nation with utmost diligence.”
I appreciate the good wishes @sachin_rt! A lot of work has been done in the last five years and much more needs to be done for our nation's transformation. We will serve the nation with utmost diligence. https://t.co/xOOJJPM0Cc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2019
As far as Kohli is concerned, he will be captaining the Indian team is all set to lead India for the first time in a World Cup, beginning on May 30 in England and Wales. India will commence their campaign against South Africa on June 5.