Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his victory in the Lok Sabha polls and hoped that he would provide a progressive government based on principles of democracy and inclusivity.
"I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his victory. We hope and wish he will provide a progressive government based on the principles of democracy and inclusivity," he said in a tweet.
Stalin also thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for giving a "resounding victory" to the DMK-Congress alliance in the state.
"With folded hands, we accept the resounding victory given to the DMK-Congress alliance by the people of Tamil Nadu. During the next five years, we will work hard to fulfill the promises made and protect the interest of our state," Stalin said in another tweet.
DMK-Congress alliance was leading on 31 seats in the state at the time of filing of this story. Out of these 31 seats, the DMK has won three seats.
Meanwhile, Congress star campaigner Navjot Singh Sidhu who often made headlines for his attacks on Prime Minister Modi also congratulated BJP for the victory in the Lok Sabha polls.
"I take a bow to the mandate of the people of India... Voice of the people is the voice of God. Congratulations to the Bharatiya Janata Party!," Sidhu said in a tweet.
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