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Trump congratulates India's Modi, BJP on 'BIG' election win

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP party on their landslide election victory.

"Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi and his BJP party on their BIG election victory!" Trump tweeted.

"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!" Trump said.

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