Largest exercise of democracy in history of world: US lauds India's Lok Sabha elections

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller praised India's Lok Sabha elections as the "largest exercise of democracy in the history of the world," emphasising the US government's celebration of this achievement. Miller highlighted that the US takes no side on the election outcome and respects the decision of the Indian people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, with the BJP winning 240 seats, while the Congress made significant gains with 99 seats. US President Joe Biden had congratulated Modi and the NDA coalition on their victory.