India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a second term at the biggest democratic elections in the world
US President Donald Trump sent Twitter congratulations on the "BIG" win and added, "Great things are in store for the US-India partnership with the return of PM Modi at the helm."
It will be the first time in almost five decades that an Indian premier has been voted back with an increased majority. The BJP headquarters in Delhi erupted in celebration with drummers, firecrackers, dancing and singing as thousands of party faithfuls waited in heavy rain for their leader.
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