Modi said he is looking forward to working together with him to ensure further strengthened friendly relationship between India and Nepal.

Modi tweeted: "Warmest congratulations @cmprachanda on being elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal. The unique relationship between India & Nepal is based on deep cultural connect & warm people-to-people ties. I look forward to working together with you to further strengthen this friendship."

Chairperson of CPN - Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal was appointed as the  Prime Minister of the new post-election government on Sunday.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed him as the PM.

He will now serve as the PM of the country for the third term.