Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah after the party’s strong performance in Nepal’s elections, congratulating them and reaffirming India’s commitment to deeper cooperation.
PM Modi Congratulates RSP Leaders Following Major Win in Nepal Elections
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balendra Shah following the party’s strong performance in Nepal’s recent elections.
The conversation came shortly after the election results indicated a major success for the RSP, positioning the party to play a leading role in forming the next government in the Himalayan nation.
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In a message shared on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said he had warm telephone conversations with both leaders and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Had warm telephone conversations with Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP.
Congratulated both leaders on their electoral victories and RSP’s resounding success in the Nepal elections. Conveyed my…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2026
He praised the RSP’s impressive performance in the elections and conveyed his best wishes for the formation of the upcoming government in Nepal.
According to the Prime Minister, the success of the party reflects the democratic aspirations of the Nepalese people and marks an important moment in the country’s political landscape.
During the conversation, Modi reiterated India’s commitment to work closely with Nepal’s new leadership for the benefit of both nations. He emphasised that India looks forward to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in areas related to prosperity, development and the well-being of their citizens.
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India and Nepal share deep historical, cultural and economic ties, and both countries have consistently worked to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that with continued collaboration and mutual efforts, relations between India and Nepal will reach new heights in the coming years.
The exchange also highlighted the importance of political stability and cooperation in the region, as both nations continue to expand partnerships in trade, infrastructure and people-to-people connections.
