PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump, looks forward to working with him closely

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi ‏on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on being elected as the 45th US President.

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on being elected as the 45th US President.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

We appreciate the friendship you have articulated towards India during your campaign, @realDonaldTrump. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

"We appreciate the friendship you have articulated towards India during your campaign, Modi tweeted.

We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height. @realDonaldTrump

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016

In another tweet, Modi said "We look forward to working with you closely to take India-US bilateral ties to a new height." To woo Indian- Americans, Donald Trump had borrowed from PM Modi's winning slogan of the 2014 general elections as the Republican presidential nominee was seen in a TV ad saying "Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkaar". This is the first time that a US presidential candidate has specifically targeted the Indian-American vote bank. The advertisement showed the 70-year-old reality TV star adapting BJP's catchy election slogan of the 2014 polls "Ab Ki baar, Modi Sarkaar". Indian-Americans are traditionally supporters of the Democratic Party and Trump's move was seen as an effort to make a dent in this vote bank. The billionaire is seen in the 30-second video saying, "Ab Ki Baar Trump Sarkaar". (With PTI inputs)