New Delhi, May 23: With all initial trends claiming the return of Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government at Centre, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Modi and his team, stating that he would continue to strengthen the friendship between India and Israel in the coming days.

Congratulating his counterpart Narendra Modi on Twitter in Hindi, Benjamin wrote, "My friend Narendra Modi, congratulations on your electoral victory. Elections results once again prove your mettle in the world's biggest democracy. We will together strengthen the friendly relations between India and Israel. Well done my friend." Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Trend Shows NDA Closing In at 345-Mark, PM Modi Set to Begin 2nd Term 

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As the counting of votes is underway for the 542 Lok Sabha Elections 2019, Narendra Modi-led NDA is getting a clear majority and crossing the magic figure of 272 easily. Till the time the report was published, NDA coalition tally is leading the charts with 349 seats and more are coming in favour of the saffron alliance.

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