Together we prosper, says Modi; ''Chowkidar'' title goes

New Delhi, May 23

With his BJP-led NDA all set to retain power at the Centre on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the win was a victory for India. 

In a tweet he wrote just as the National Democratic Alliance’s victory margin became amply clear, Prime Minister Narendra Modi—the BJP’s and the NDA’s star campaigner—said in a tweet: “सबका साथ + सबका विकास + सबका विश्वास = विजयी भारत.” 

“Together we grow. Together we prosper. Together we will build a strong and inclusive India. India wins yet again! #VijayiBharat,” his tweet read. 

सबका साथ + सबका विकास + सबका विश्वास = विजयी भारत

Together we grow.

Together we prosper.

Together we will build a strong and inclusive India.

India wins yet again! #VijayiBharat

— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 23 May 2019

Removing the prefix 'Chowkidar' from his Twitter handle, PM Modi said "the word goes from my Twitter name but it remains an integral part of me".

Now, the time has come to take the Chowkidar Spirit to the next level.

Keep this spirit alive at every moment and continue working for India’s progress.

The word ‘Chowkidar’ goes from my Twitter name but it remains an integral part of me. Urging you all to do the same too!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2019

"Now, the time has come to take the Chowkidar Spirit to the next level. Keep this spirit alive at every moment and continue working for India’s progress.

The word ‘Chowkidar’ goes from my Twitter name but it remains an integral part of me. Urging you all to do the same too!," PM Modi said in a tweet.

Trump, Imran, Putin, Jinping, Netanyahu congratulate Modi 

US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the convincing victory of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the parliamentary elections.

Trump congratulated PM Modi and his party on their “big” election victory. Great things are in store for US-India partnership with return of PM Modi at the helm, Trump said on Twitter.

"I am convinced that, as the Prime Minister of India, you will further strengthen the centuries-old friendship between our peoples and the all-round development of a particularly privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India," Putin said in a congratulatory message.

Congratulations to Prime Minister @NarendraModi and his BJP party on their BIG election victory! Great things are in store for the US-India partnership with the return of PM Modi at the helm. I look forward to continuing our important work together!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2019

The Russian leader expressed his readiness to continue fruitful personal contacts with Prime Minister Modi and to work together to build up the full range of bilateral relations and constructive interaction in international affairs, the Kremlin said in a statement. 

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan also congratulated PM Modi and expressed his desire to work with him for peace and prosperity in South Asia.

In a letter sent to Prime Minister Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated him on the electoral victory of the NDA under his leadership, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet.

In the letter, President Xi noted the great importance he attached to the development of India-China relations and his desire to work with Prime Minister Modi to take the closer development partnership between the two countries to a new height.

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and main Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he led his Bharatiya Janata Party towards a resounding victory for a second term in office.

"Congratulations on your victory and the people's re-endorsement of you leadership," Sirisena said in a tweet.

"I have immense pleasure in extending to you my warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes on the victory of the BJP," Wickremesinghe's message of congratulations said.

"Heartfelt best wishes and congratulations," Rajapaksa said in his message.

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera interrupted his speech in Parliament to offer congratulations to Prime Minister Modi.

Several other lawmakers in Parliament offered best wishes to the Indian leader. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appeared set to retain power for a second term and vowed to strengthen their "great friendship" as well as bilateral ties.

"Heartfelt congratulations, my friend @Narendramodi, on your impressive victory in the elections," Netanyahu tweeted in Hebrew. 

ברכות מקרב לב לך, ידידי @Narendramodi, על ניצחונך המרשים בבחירות!
תוצאות הבחירות הן אישור נוסף למנהיגותך ולדרך בה אתה מוביל את הדמוקרטיה הגדולה בעולם. יחד נמשיך לחזק את הידידות הגדולה בינינו ובין הודו וישראל ולהובילה לפסגות חדשות.

כל הכבוד, ידידי! 🇮🇱👐🇮🇳

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) 23 May 2019

मेरे दोस्त @narendramodi आपके प्रभावशाली चुनावी जीत पर हार्दिक बधाई! ये चुनावी नतीजे एक बार फिर दुनिया के सबसे बड़े लोकतंत्र में आपके नेतृत्व को साबित करते हैं। हम साथ मिलकर भारत और इज़राइल के बीच घनिष्ट मित्रता को मजबूत करना जारी रखेंगे । बहुत बढ़िया, मेरे दोस्त 🇮🇱🤝🇮🇳

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) 23 May 2019

Congratulations, my friend @Narendramodi, on your impressive election victory! The election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy. Together we will continue to strengthen the great friendship between India & Israel.
Well done, my friend! 🇮🇱🤝🇮🇳

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) 23 May 2019

"The election results are more validation of your leadership and the way you lead the largest democracy in the world. Together we will continue to strengthen the great friendship between us, and between India and Israel and take it to new heights," he said. 

Congratulations @narendramodi ji on your impressive victory. India’s 1.3 billion people look to you and the new NDA government for a better tomorrow. I wish you all the best for meeting their aspirations and ushering all-round & inclusive progress in the country.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) May 23, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on BJP’s spectacular victory in Lok Sabha polls. “India’s 1.3 billion people look to you and the new NDA government for a better tomorrow,” Amarinder tweeted. — Agencies