भारतीय चुनाव पूरे विश्व के लिए प्रेरणा, लोकतंत्र के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध है जनता : अमेरिका - माइक पोम्पियो

भारत में होने वाले चुनाव लोकतंत्र का महापर्व कहे जाते हैं. 23 मई को घोषित हुए चुनाव परिणाम के साथ इसका समापन हो गया. अमेरिका ने इस चुनाव को पूरी दुनिया के लिए प्रेरणा करार दिया है. अमेरिकी विदेश मंत्री ने भारत के लोगों की भी सराहना की है. पढ़ें प्रतिक्रियाएं

अमेरिका के उपराष्ट्रपति माइक पेंस (फाइल फोटो. साभार IANS)

Published : May 24, 2019, 7:48 PM IST

वॉशिंगटन: अमेरिका ने प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को पुन: निर्वाचित होने पर बधाई दी है. उन्होंने कहा है कि भारत में हाल ही में संपन्न हुए आम चुनाव विश्व भर के लोगों के लिए प्रेरणा हैं.

अमेरिका के उपराष्ट्रपति माइक पेंस ने ट्वीट किया, 'अमेरिका के सहयोगी एवं मित्र प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को भारत के संसदीय चुनाव में पार्टी की जीत पर बधाई.'

माइक पेंस के ट्वीट पर PM मोदी का जवाब

उन्होंने कहा, 'यह लोकतंत्र में भारत के लोगों की प्रतिबद्धता का जबरदस्त प्रदर्शन है. हम सुरक्षित एवं और समृद्ध क्षेत्र के लिए भारत के साथ काम करने को लेकर उत्सुक हैं.'

पीएम मोदी ने पेंस की बधाई पर जवाब देते हुए इस जीत को लोकतंत्र की विजय करार दिया. उन्होंने लिखा कि दोनों लोकतांत्रिक देश इसे सच्चे अर्थों में सहेजते हैं.

अमेरिकी विदेश मंत्री माइक पोम्पिओ ने भी प्रधानमंत्री को ट्विटर पर बधाई दी, 'भारत के चुनाव में नरेंद्र मोदी एवं राजग को जीत के लिए और ऐतिहासिक संख्या में मतदान के लिए भारतीय लोगों को बधाई. भारत का चुनाव विश्वभर के लोगों के लिए प्रेरणा.'

इस बीच, अमेरिकी विदेश मंत्रालय की प्रवक्ता मोर्गन ओर्तागस ने कहा, 'हम बड़ी संख्या में मतदान की प्रशंसा करते हैं. करीब 66 प्रतिशत लोगों या करीब 60 करोड़ लोगों ने मतदान किया. हम भारत सरकार को इस बेहतरीन आयोजन के क्रियान्वयन की बधाई देते हैं.'

भारतीय अमेरिकी सांसद राजा कृष्णमूर्ति ने कहा कि इतने भारतीयों को अपने लोकतांत्रित अधिकार का इस्तेमाल करते देखना प्रेरणादायक है. उन्होंने कहा, 'भारत-अमेरिका साझेदारी को मजबूत करने के लिये मैं प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और भारत सरकार के साथ आगे काम करने का इच्छुक हूं.' पीएम मोदी को टेक्सास और ह्यूस्टन के गवर्नर ने भी बधाइयां दी.

माइक पेंस के ट्वीट पर PM मोदी का जवाब

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Elections in India an inspiration around the world: US
By Lalit K Jha
Washington, May 24 (PTI) Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election, the United States has said that the just concluded elections in India, the largest democratic exercise in human history, is an inspiration for people around the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, winning an absolute majority and on course to touch the 300-seat mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
"Congrats to an American ally and friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his party's win in India's parliamentary election," Vice President Mike Pence tweeted.
"This was a strong display of the Indian people's commitment to democracy! We look forward to continuing to work with India for a freer, safer, and more prosperous region," he said.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo too took to Twitter to congratulate the prime minister.
"Congratulations to @narendramodi and the NDA for their victory in India's election, and to the Indian people for casting their votes in such historic numbers. As the world's largest exercise in democracy, #India's election is an inspiration around the world," he said.
During an off-camera gaggle with reporters, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said India's elections are the world's largest exercise in democracy, a marvel of logistics and planning with 900 million people an eighth of the world's population eligible to vote.
"We applaud the high turnout, estimated at around 66 per cent or roughly 600 million people, and the government of India for their excellent execution of this incredible event," Ortagus said.
India, she said, is a crucial partner for the US in many areas, especially counterterrorism. "We are certainly underscoring today a historic democratic movement of at least 600 million people voting. I think it is pretty amazing," Ortagus added.
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said it was truly an inspiration to see so many Indians exercise their democratic rights. "I look forward to working with PM Modi and the Indian government to strengthen the US-India partnership," he said.
One lesson from Modi's win is that dynastic, establishment candidates are weak, another Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said.
"Democrats need to make sure that our candidate against Trump can connect with people's frustration and offer a positive vision for change," Khanna said.
Several top American lawmakers too congratulated Modi and vowed to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
"I look forward to strengthening the important US-India partnership," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer tweeted.
"I look forward to working together to strengthen and expand the strong relationship between our two nations," Congressman George Holding, Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, said.
Senator Kevin Thomas congratulated Modi and said, "India and the US share a great relationship and looking forward to continuing cooperation going forward."
"Congratulations @narendramodi on your historic victory. Looking forward to seeing you soon," Senator John Cornyn tweeted. Congressman Pete Olson said he looks forward to continuing to work with him on issues critical to Houston, the US and India.
"The world's largest democracy and one of our strongest partners in the Indo-Pacific has chosen their leadership in free and fair elections," Congressman Ted Yoho said as he congratulated the BJP and Modi on the historic re-election.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, in a congratulatory message, invited Modi to his city in Texas. "I would like to assure you of my commitment to continue strengthening relations between Houston and India, creating more business and trade opportunities, and improving the quality of life for all that call Houston home," Turner said.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in a handwritten message to Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said that he viewed Modi's election as very important to the future of India.
"Texas looks forward to continuing working with you as we advance the economics of India and Texas," Abbott said. PTI LKJ
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