<p>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/uk-sees-new-decisions-as-pm-starmer-holds-his-first-cabinet-meeting-23361219" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Rahul Gandhi</a> congratulated United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his remarkable electoral victory on Saturday.</p>
<p>In his letter to Keir Starmer, Gandhi said that the Labour Party's emphasis on economic growth with equality, better opportunities for all through stronger social services, and community empowerment struck a chord with the people of the UK.</p>
<p>"I extend my heartiest congratulations on your remarkable electoral victory, a significant achievement for the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/prioritising-india-uk-ties-fta-in-focus-under-new-pm-keir-starmer-23360770" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Labour Party</a> and for you personally. Your campaign's emphasis on economic growth with equality, better opportunities for all through stronger social services, and community empowerment clearly struck a chord with the people of the UK, reflecting their aspirations for a brighter future," Gandhi said in his letter.</p>
<p>He said that he too believed in the same ideals stated in their campaign. "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," the letter further reads.</p>
<p>"I wish you all the best for your tenure, and I look forward to meeting you in the near future," he said. Rahul Gandhi on Saturday also expressed his commiserations on the defeat of the Rishi Sunak-led Conservative party in the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/uk-elections-2024-labour-party-has-won-says-rishi-sunak-23360595" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">UK general elections</a>. He stated that victories and setbacks are both "inevitable parts" of the journey in a democracy.</p>
<p>"I would like to extend my commiserations on the recent electoral outcome. Victories and setbacks are both an inevitable part of the journey in a democracy, and we must take both in our stride," Rahul Gandhi said in a statement. The Congress leader also praised Sunak's public service and commitment to people and his efforts in strengthening India-UK ties. With results in 648 out of 650 seats of the House of Commons declared, Labour has won 412 seats, while the Tories are down to only 121.</p>
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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi congratulated United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his remarkable electoral victory

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