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PM Modi congratulates Labour's Keir Starmer for landslide UK poll victory

IndiaTimes Friday, 5 July 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Labour Party's Keir Starmer, who is set to become the next UK prime minister after a decisive victory in the general elections. The UK Labour Party has secured over 400 out of the 650 seats in parliament, according to exit polls. PM Modi praised outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak, stating, "admirable leadership" and "active contribution to deepen India-UK bilateral ties." Posined to be UK PM, ​Starmer has sought to mend the strained relationship between Labour and India.
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