US Presidential Election Results 2024: Congress Congratulates Donald Trump on US Polls Win, Says ‘Look Forward to Working Closely With America for Global Peace and Prosperity’

New Delhi, November 6: The Congress on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential polls victory, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying "we look forward to working closely with the United States for global peace and prosperity". Former President Trump was projected to win the US presidency for a second term in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history, cruising past his Democratic rival Kamala Harris. ‘We Made History, This Will Be Golden Age for America’: Donald Trump After Declaring Victory in US Presidential Election 2024 (Watch Video).

In a post on X, Kharge said, "On the behalf of the Indian National Congress, we extend our congratulations and best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump for his election victory." India and the United States share a robust comprehensive global strategic partnership, underpinned by long-standing shared democratic values, aligned interests, and extensive people-to-people connections, the Congress president said. "We look forward to working closely with the United States for global peace and prosperity," Kharge said. Donald Trump Promises To Bring ‘Golden Age’ for America and ‘Heal’ Nation As He All Set To Win US Presidential Election (Watch Video).

With results continuing to come in from various states giving a clear indication of a Trump victory, the 78-year-old Republican leader addressed his supporters at West Palm Beach in Florida, declaring victory and promising a "golden age of America". According to races called by the Associated Press up to 2 pm (IST), 267 electoral votes had gone to Republican candidate Trump and 224 to Democratic Party's Harris. Trump was just three votes short of a victory.