**Executive Summary**
The Prime Minister of India conveyed congratulations to Mr. Rabi Lamichhane and Mr. Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on their electoral success in Nepal. The conversations, held on March 9, 2026, reaffirmed India's commitment to collaborate with the new government for mutual prosperity and progress.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Congratulations:** The Prime Minister congratulated Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the RSP, and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP, on their electoral victories and the RSP's success in the Nepal elections.
* **Best Wishes for New Government:** Best wishes were conveyed for the forthcoming new government in Nepal.
* **India's Commitment:** India reaffirmed its commitment to work with the new government for the mutual prosperity, progress, and well-being of both countries.
* **Future of India-Nepal Relations:** Confidence was expressed that the partnership between India and Nepal will reach new heights through joint endeavors.
**Impact Analysis**
**Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Leaders (Mr. Rabi Lamichhane and Mr. Balendra Shah)**
* **Impact:** They have received congratulations and best wishes from the Prime Minister of India on their electoral success. This signifies a positive diplomatic engagement and acknowledgment of their political achievements.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly mentioned in the document. The document focuses on the Prime Minister's actions and statements.
**Government of Nepal**
* **Impact:** The new government in Nepal has received best wishes, indicating a positive outlook from India for future collaboration. India's commitment to work for mutual prosperity suggests a willingness to engage constructively.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly mentioned in the document. The document describes India's intent to collaborate.
**India-Nepal Relations**
* **Impact:** The document indicates a strengthening of the partnership between India and Nepal, with expectations of scaling new heights through joint efforts.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly mentioned in the document. The document expresses confidence in future collaboration.
Key Entities Referenced
Nepal: A country where elections were held and the RSP achieved success.
India: A country whose Prime Minister congratulated the RSP leaders and reaffirmed commitment to work with them.
Rabi Lamichhane: Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Balendra Shah: Senior Leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP): A political party in Nepal.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Rastriya Swatantra
Party leaders on electoral success in Nepal
Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 9:13PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, had warm telephone conversations with Mr. Rabi Lamichhane,
Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP.
Shri Modi congratulated both leaders on their electoral victories and the RSP’s resounding success in the
Nepal elections. He conveyed his best wishes for the forthcoming new Government and reaffirmed India’s
commitment to work with them for mutual prosperity, progress and well-being of the people of both
countries.
Expressing confidence in the future of India-Nepal relations, the Prime Minister said that with joint
endeavours, the partnership between the two nations will scale new heights in the years ahead.
In a X post, the Prime Minister said;
“Had warm telephone conversations with Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party
(RSP) and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP.
Congratulated both leaders on their electoral victories and RSP’s resounding success in the Nepal
elections. Conveyed my best wishes for their forthcoming new Government and India's commitment to
work with them for mutual prosperity, progress and well-being of our two countries.
I am confident that with our joint endeavours, India and Nepal relations will scale new heights in the years
ahead.
@hamrorabi
@ShahBalen
@party_swatantra”
Had warm telephone conversations with Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP.
Congratulated both leaders on their electoral victories and RSP’s resounding
success in the Nepal elections. Conveyed my…
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