Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday credited the dedication of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, the support of NDA allies and the continued trust of voters for the party’s strong performance in the recent Lok Sabha and Assembly bye-elections.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi expressed gratitude to the electorate and said the results in Nagaon in Assam, Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal reflected public confidence in the BJP-NDA’s governance agenda.
“Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings!” the Prime Minister said, congratulating the winning BJP candidates and praising party workers for their efforts.
He also extended congratulations to the All India NR Congress (AINRC), an NDA ally, for its victory in Thattanchavady in Puducherry.
Modi said the electoral mandate would further strengthen the alliance’s resolve to work for public welfare and fulfil people’s aspirations for a brighter and more prosperous future.
In the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency bye-election, BJP candidate Devasish Sharma defeated Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). In Nandigram, West Bengal, BJP candidate Hasi Rani Rath defeated Congress candidate Milan Pradhan, while in Rejinagar, BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar defeated Golam Nabi Azad of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.
Earlier on Friday, the Prime Minister met members of the Indian contingent that participated in the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026, congratulating the young competitors on their achievements and encouraging them to continue developing their skills.
The interaction took place at the Prime Minister’s residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Modi praised the participants for representing India on the international stage and discussed the importance of strengthening the country’s skill development ecosystem.
Emphasising the role of skill-based education, the Prime Minister said the establishment of a separate Ministry for Skill Development reflected the government’s commitment to the sector. He also highlighted the importance of skill training institutions, stating that their significance was no less than that of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
Modi encouraged the young achievers to share their experiences and suggestions with the government to help improve India’s skill training system.
India registered its best-ever performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held from September 22 to 27 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai. The Indian contingent secured six silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence, finishing 10th in the overall rankings.
