India’s leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha congratulated the new British Prime Minister,
Keir Starmer
, on the
Labour Party
‘s significant electoral success in the UK. In his letter to Starmer, Gandhi praised the Labour Party’s campaign, noting its focus on economic growth with equality, improved opportunities through enhanced social services, and community empowerment and said that these themes resonated strongly with the UK electorate, reflecting their hopes for a better future.
“I extend my heartiest congratulations on your remarkable electoral victory, a significant achievement for the Labour Party and for you personally,” Gandhi said in his letter.
“As someone committed to these ideals, I congratulate you and the people of the UK for championing them. Your victory is a testament to the power of a
politics
that puts
people first
. I also look forward to the continued strengthening of the bilateral relationship between India and the UK,” he said.
Gandhi extended his best wishes to Keir Starmer for his tenure as the new British Prime Minister and expressed anticipation for a future meeting between them.
On Friday, Keir Starmer assumed office as the UK’s Prime Minister following a decisive victory for the Labour Party in the general election. Labour secured 412 seats in the 650-member House of Commons, a significant increase of 211 seats compared to the 2019 elections.
Starmer emphasized his commitment to rebuilding Britain after what he described as a “sobering verdict” from voters on the leadership of Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party.
