“We look forward to the formation of a new government once election results are announced and to working closely with India's next administration to make the coming years equally transformative,” Obama said.
Congratulating the people of India on the successful elections, the polling for which concluded yesterday, Obama said, “I congratulate the people of India on concluding their national elections.
India has set an example for the world in holding the largest democratic election in history, a vibrant demonstration of our shared values of diversity and freedom”.