PM Modi congratulates Rousseff on re-election as Brazil Prez

October 27, 2014 10:15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Dilma Rousseff on her re-election as the President of Brazil for the second term.

"Congratulations to @dilmabr on her re-election as the President of Brazil! My best wishes to her for the 2nd term," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

"I look forward to continuing to work with @dilmabr to strengthen India-Brazil relations in the years to come", he added.

Dilma Vana Rousseff, the 36th President of Brazil, got re-elected for the position after securing more than 51 per cent of votes.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar arrested in Swati Maliwal 'assault' case

Kumar was picked up from the chief minister's residence by a Delhi Police team around noon, a senior police officer said.

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Several BJP voters say the Ram temple sentiment may give the ruling party a fillip but are also aware of the herculean task at hand and concede that it is a daunting electoral contest for Dinesh Singh, who lost to Sonia Gandhi in the...

Maliwal facing arrest, blackmailed by BJP: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Saturday claimed that party MP Swati Maliwal, who has accused Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her, is facing arrest in an illegal recruitment case and she was 'blackmailed' by the...

India issues warning after mob violence in Kyrgyzstan

The number of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan is estimated to be around 15,000.

In Pictures - Manmohan Singh, Advani cast votes from home

This initiative ensures these voters can participate in the electoral process with ease and dignity, eliminating the need to visit polling stations. Delhi will go to polls on May 25.