Monday, 23 December 2024
Monday, 23 December 2024
Several Indian politicians took to social media to congratulate Donald Trump on his return as President of the United States. Here’s a closer look at the messages and reflections shared by Indian leaders across the political spectrum, other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi's own statements.
Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi congratulated Trump, expressing hopes for the success of his second term. "Congratulations on your victory, @realDonaldTrump! Wishing you success in your second term as US President. All the best to @KamalaHarris in her future endeavours," Gandhi posted on X.
Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge echoed Gandhi's sentiments, extending the party’s support for a stronger Indo-U.S. partnership under Trump's leadership. "On behalf of the Indian National Congress, we extend our congratulations and best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump for his election victory," he stated on X.
Kharge underscored the "robust comprehensive global strategic partnership" shared by India and the US, rooted in "shared democratic values, aligned interests, and extensive people-to-people connections."
Shashi Tharoor
Senior Congress leader and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor shared his perspective on Trump’s return, predicting continuity in the Indo-U.S. partnership.
"Frankly, there should not be major surprises because the gentleman has been an open book for some time. He was president for four years, so we have the experience of dealing with him," Tharoor commented.
Tharoor noted that Trump’s 'tough stance on China' could be advantageous for India. However, he did caution that immigration policies might impact Indian nationals, adding, "The numbers (of legal immigrants) may come down and family reunion issues may arise for some of our nationals."
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also voiced optimism, suggesting that the Indo-US partnership would continue to strengthen with Trump’s return to office. "I think that the US-India relationship under the stewardship of both Prime Minister Modi and President-Elect Donald Trump will be on a very, very firm footing forward," Scindia said.
N Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu added his congratulations to Trump’s re-election. Reflecting on Trump’s first tenure, Naidu remarked, "I congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US Presidential Elections and wish him success as he prepares to lead his country forward. His first tenure marked significant strengthening of the Indo-US partnership."
Ramdas Athawale
"Donald Trump is a Republican and my party's name is also Republican (Party of India). So, I am extremely happy. This will strengthen the relationship between India and the US," says Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Donald Trump being elected as 47th President of the US.
