Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Wednesday (local time) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what she described as a "resounding and historic electoral victory" in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, where the BJP secured 207 seats.

In a post on X, Persad-Bissessar said the victory marked a major political milestone and reflected the strength of India's democratic system. "This landmark achievement reflects the enduring strength of India's democratic institutions and marks a significant political milestone, as it is the first time the BJP has secured victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections," the post read.