President of India Congratulates Mr. Donald Trump on his Election as President of the US

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Mr. Donald Trump on his election as the President of the United States of America.

In a message to Mr. Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States of America, the President has said, �I extend to you my sincere congratulations on your election as the 45th President of the United States.

Your victory is a celebration of the spirit of individual heroism that has always defined the American national identity. It is also a celebration of people’s power that nurtures democracies like India and the U.S.

India and the U.S. share common values of democracy and pluralism. Strong people-to-people ties bind our nations. Our strategic and economic interests increasingly overlap. We also face common challenges. There is enormous potential for building synergies between our countries. I hope your Presidency will usher in a new era in the growing India-U.S. partnership.

As you prepare to take up your responsibilities. I convey my best wishes for your success in office and for your personal well-being”.