Looking forward to working together: PM Modi, Prez Kovind congratulate Biden, Harris on US poll win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi along with other Indian leaders on Sunday congratulated Joe Biden on his US presidential win and said they look forward to the strengthening of Indo-US ties.

The leaders also congratulated Senator Kamala Harris for becoming the first-ever woman vice president-elect of the United States. She will also be the first Indian-origin and first African-American vice president of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted US President-Elect Joe Biden and said that as Vice President his contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable and India will look forward to work closely together.

The Prime Minister also congratulated Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris saying her success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans.

In a series of tweets, Modi said, "Congratulations Joe Biden on your spectacular victory! As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights."

Congratulations @JoeBiden on your spectacular victory! As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights. pic.twitter.com/yAOCEcs9bN

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020

Congratulating Kamala Harris, who is set to become the first woman Vice President of the US, he said, "Heartiest congratulations Kamala Harris! Your success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans. I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership."

Heartiest congratulations @KamalaHarris! Your success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans. I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020

Modi's remarks came soon after Biden, the former two-term vice president and a Senate veteran, won the US Presidential elections to be the 46th President of the US. While Harris will be the next vice president, the first woman and the first person of colour to hold the office.

President Ram Nath Kovind also wished the president-elect a successful tenure and said he looks forward to working with Biden to further strengthen India-US relations.

"My sincere felicitations to Joseph R. Biden on his election as President of the United States of America and @KamalaHarris, as Vice President," President Kovind tweeted.

My sincere felicitations to Joseph R. Biden on his election as President of the United States of America and @KamalaHarris, as Vice President. I wish @JoeBiden a successful tenure and look forward to working with him to further strengthen India-US relations.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 7, 2020

Congress President Sonia Gandhi also extended warmest congratulations to President-elect Biden and Harris on her election as the next Vice President.

She said, "Under the wise and mature leadership of President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris; India looks forward to a close partnership that will be beneficial to peace and development in our region and around the world."

Hon'ble Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi’s congratulatory message to President-elect Mr. @JoeBiden & Vice President-elect Ms. @KamalaHarris. pic.twitter.com/HgBjtMhL43

— Congress (@INCIndia) November 7, 2020

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter and wrote, "Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden. I`m confident that he will unite America and provide it with a strong sense of direction."

Congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden. I’m confident that he will unite America and provide it with a strong sense of direction.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 7, 2020

"Congratulations, Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris! It makes us proud that the first woman to serve as Vice President of the US traces her roots to India," he said in another tweet congratulating Harris.

Congratulations, Vice-President-elect @KamalaHarris! It makes us proud that the first woman to serve as Vice President of the USA traces her roots to India.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 7, 2020

Biden defeated incumbent Republican US President Donald Trump in the closely-fought presidential election, according to US media.