New Delhi: Soon after the exit polls predicted a favourable outcome for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“As Indian polls close, congratulations are in order for @narendramodi and the BJP. I am sure the Maldives people and Govt will be delighted to continue their close cooperation with the PM and the BJP-led Govt,” Nasheed tweeted.
In November last year, PM Modi had visited the Maldives to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih after he defeated Abdulla Yameen in the presidential polls.
During President Solih’s visit to India in December, New Delhi had announced financial assistance of USD 1.4 billion to the island nation.
Polling for the Lok Sabha concluded on Sunday, May 19. The counting of the votes will be held on May 23.
