New Delhi, March 12 -- India on Thursday welcomed Nepal's successful elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah on their victory, signalling a fresh chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring nations.

During a weekly press briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal detailed India's positive reception of the democratic process and confirmed high-level outreach to Nepal's emerging political stars, reaffirming India's commitment to close cooperation and shared progress with Nepal's new government.

In a notable diplomatic move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic conversations with Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya ...