A day after exit poll results showed that NDA could be forming the next government, U.S. President Barack Obama said he is looking forward to working "closely" with the next government in India to make the coming years "equally transformative" for the two countries. Obama congratulated the people of India on the successful conclusion of the Lok Sabha polls, saying that country has set an example for the world in holding the largest democratic election in history. In his statement, Obama also referred to the strong friendship that the two countries have developed over the last decades, cutting across party lines. 
"The United States and India have developed a strong friendship and comprehensive partnership over the last two decades, which has made our citizens safer and more prosperous and which has enhanced our ability to work together to solve global challenges," he added. The BJP has welcomed America's move, saying it indicates the direction in which the wind is blowing. The counting of votes will take place on May 16.
"The United States and India have developed a strong friendship and comprehensive partnership over the last two decades, which has made our citizens safer and more prosperous and which has enhanced our ability to work together to solve global challenges," he added. The BJP has welcomed America's move, saying it indicates the direction in which the wind is blowing. The counting of votes will take place on May 16.