Indian Political Party Welcomes Rohani's Election

New Delhi, June 17, IRNA – The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday welcomed victory of Hassan Rohani in the recent presidential election in Iran, saying moderate voices will now be strengthened in that country. BJP President Rajnath Singh has congratulated Rohani on his ˈremarkable victoryˈ. ˈWe hope moderate voices will now be strengthened. A moderate and stable Iran is in Indiaˈs interest and it could bring peace and progress not only to the Persian Gulf region but to the entire world,ˈ pti reported quoting Singh as saying in his message. He stressed the president-elect has the ability to unlock Iranˈs true potential with his strong belief in deliberation and hope. Rohani gained a landslide victory in Iranˈs presidential election held on Friday June 14./end