Nepal’s senior leader Balendra Shah on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message following the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s electoral success. Shah also extended greetings to India for its consecutive T20 World Cup title.
धन्यवाद छ शुभकामनाका लागि, सम्माननिय प्रधानमन्त्री @narendramodi ज्यु
नेपाल–भारतबीच विद्यमान ऐतिहासिक, घनिष्ठ तथा बहुआयामिक सम्बन्धलाई आगामी दिनहरूमा अझ सुदृढ, प्रगाढ र परिणाममुखी बनाउन हामी सँगै सहकार्य गर्ने विश्वास व्यक्त गर्दछु। साथै, लगातार दुई पटक विश्वकप उपाधि जित्न सफल…
— Balen Shah (@ShahBalen) March 10, 2026
In a statement shared on social media, Shah expressed confidence that both nations would work to deepen “historic and multi-dimensional” relations. The exchange followed a telephone conversation between PM Modi and RSP leaders Rabi Lamichhane and Shah on Monday.
The RSP has emerged as a significant force in Nepal’s parliamentary elections, securing a substantial mandate as vote counting continues across the country. Official data indicates the newly formed party holds a lead in 125 seats under the First-Past-the-Post category.
Beyond political ties, Shah highlighted India’s sporting achievement at the 2026 T20 World Cup. India defeated New Zealand in the final held in Ahmedabad earlier this week to become the first team to successfully defend the title.
PM Modi’s outreach reflects a commitment to engage with the incoming leadership in Kathmandu for mutual prosperity. Diplomatic statements underscored a shared intent to scale bilateral ties to new heights through joint endeavors.
