PM Modi congratulates Nepal for elections, says 'Will work closely with new govt'

PM Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Nepal on the peaceful conduct of their elections, with 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah set to become the PM. "India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and their new government," PM Modi said. Balen's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won 58 seats at the time of reporting.