Indian PM Modi congratulates RSP leadership as party nears two-thirds majority

Kathmandu, Mar. 9: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone conversations with Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah, congratulating them on their electoral victories and the strong performance of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Nepal’s parliamentary elections.

During the calls, Modi conveyed his best wishes for the party’s forthcoming government and reaffirmed India’s commitment to working with Nepal for mutual prosperity, progress and the well-being of the people of both countries.

He also expressed confidence that through joint efforts, bilateral relations would scale new heights in the coming years.

The RSP has emerged as the dominant force in the elections and is in the final stages of counting, with projections indicating the party could secure around 184 seats, enough for a two-thirds majority in parliament.

Balendra Shah is the party’s candidate for prime minister.