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Narendra Modi congratulates Jaya for sweeping LS polls in Tamil Nadu

Jayalaithaa-led AIADMK won 37 out of total 39 seats in her state

T E Narasimahn Chennai
Last Updated : May 18 2014 | 4:21 PM IST
The Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi today called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Supermo J Jayalalithaa.

The Prime Minister (designate), called up today in the afternoon and spoke to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, on the telephone thanking her for her letter, according to state government's release.

He conveyed his congratulations for the remarkable victory that her Party has won in the Lok Sabha Elections in Tamil Nadu.

Jayalaithaa-led AIADMK won in 37 seats of the total 39 seats in Tamil Nadu. The balance two seats were won by BJP and its ally PMK.

Jayalalithaa wished him a very successful tenure as Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister - Designate assured the Chief Minister that there will be absolute co-operation between the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu, according to state government's release.

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First Published: May 18 2014 | 3:21 PM IST

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