New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has shared his views on a possible victory for Donald Trump as an election outcome. 2024 US presidential election He cited expectations based on Trump’s last term as president, saying: “It looks like he (Donald Trump) is coming back. I think a formal announcement is coming. It shouldn’t be too much to go through.
Tharoor, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, highlighted Trump’s past stance on trade, his supportive relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his firm stance on China. “Given our own troubles with China, his tough stance is not bad for us,” Tharoor said. However, regarding Canada’s relationship with India, Tharoor noted that Trump had not previously expressed specific concerns, adding, “I don’t think Trump has much personal interest in this particular issue… This is all speculation.
Indian National Congress congratulates Donald Trump on election victory
The Indian National Congress (INC) congratulates President Donald Trump on his election and expresses its best wishes for his continued leadership.
Party president Malikajun Haq said in a statement that India and the United States share a “strong comprehensive global strategic partnership” that is rooted in shared democratic values, aligned interests and broad civil connect. INC underlined the importance of the long-term relationship between the two countries and highlighted the potential for cooperation in the coming years.
Hager wrote on X: “We look forward to working closely with the United States to promote global peace and prosperity.” This shows that the Congress Party is committed to strengthening diplomatic and strategic relations with the United States under Trump’s leadership.
Earlier, Tharoor described the election as “very close” and the results would change as urban areas report voting. Speaking to ANI, he explained that “the way they count in the United States… starts with rural areas with smaller populations,” which tend to favor Trump, while urban areas (often Democratic strongholds) could change them Reported trends. Tharoor noted of the latest news from the Associated Press, “AP…Trump is way ahead…the Electoral College vote is now 220 to 205. Very tight.
Tharoor also recalled the challenges faced in the 2020 election, when Trump challenged the results in several states. “There may be challenges like we saw in 2020…Trump faces challenges in 3-4 states,” he observed, urging patience with the final outcome.
It has been predicted that Trump could return in a tight race in which he won battleground states such as North Carolina and Georgia, while Vice President Kamala Harris aims to make history as the first U.S. Female President.
On the tensions between India and Canada over Khalistani extremism, Tharoor emphasized diplomatic engagement. He suggested that the Indian government involve all parties in discussions and stressed the importance of resolving issues that “go beyond politics.” Tharoor attended a briefing on the India-Canada dispute with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, highlighting India’s ongoing concerns about extremism in Canada.
