KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a ‘landslide victory’.

PM Oli said that he was looking forward to closely work with Modi.

“I extend warmest congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for landslide election victory in the Lok Sabha Elections 2019. I wish all success ahead. I look forward to working closely with you. #PMOIndia”, PM Oli said in a tweet.

Indian PM Modi’s ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a clear lead in more than 300 seats as counting votes was underway.