PM thanks Rahul Gandhi, other opposition parties for their good wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders for their congratulatory messages and good wishes to him for BJP's massive win in 2019 elections.

"Thank you Rahul Gandhi for your good wishes," Mr Modi tweeted late Thursday night.

Earlier, Congress president Rahul Gandhi had tweeted: "I accept the verdict of the people of India. Congratulations to the winners, Mr Modi & the NDA.?".

In his Twitter missive to Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, Prime Minister wrote - "I congratulate you for your party's performance in Punjab. Looking forward to working together for Punjab's welfare".

Punjab Chief Minister had congratulated Mr Modi on "your impressive victory".

"India's 1.3 billion people look to you and the new NDA government for a better tomorrow. I wish you all the best for meeting their aspirations and ushering all-round and inclusive progress in the country".

In similar message, Prime Minister thanked DMK chief M K Stain and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu.

"I also take this opportunity to congratulate you and your party for the mandate you have received from the people of Tamil Nadu," Mr Modi tweeted tagging his message to Mr Stalin.

In his Twitter message, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah wrote: "So the exit polls were correct. All that's left is to congratulate the BJP & NDA for a stellar performance. Credit where credit is due PM Modi Sahib & Mr Amit Shah put together a winning alliance & a very professional campaign. Bring on the next five years".

In his message, Chandrababu Naidu has said - "I respect people's mandate and hope that the new government will live up to their expectations and serve them with honesty".