NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Peter Magyar after his Tisza Party secured a decisive victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party.
In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted the strong and longstanding ties between India and Hungary, and expressed his intention to work closely with the incoming leadership to further deepen bilateral cooperation and advance the broader India–European Union strategic partnership.
Magyar’s victory is being widely seen as a turning point in Hungarian politics, with potential implications for domestic policies as well as the country’s engagement within the European Union.
After conceding defeat, Hungary’s long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Magyar on his party’s victory. Magyar later shared on X that Orban had personally called him to extend his congratulations.
According to Al Jazeera, with 97.35% of votes counted, the centre-right Tisza Party secured 138 seats in the 199-member parliament, winning 53.6% of the vote. In comparison, Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party obtained 55 seats with 37.8% support, based on official results cited by the outlet.
International leaders also reacted to the outcome. Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, in a post on X, welcomed the result as a win for European values and congratulated Hungarian citizens on what he described as historic elections, while expressing his willingness to work with Magyar for a better future for Europe.
Similarly, the German chancellor Friedrich Merz, in his post on X, acknowledged the decision of the Hungarian people, congratulated Magyar on his electoral success, and voiced optimism about collaborating to strengthen a united, secure Europe.
The reactions from global leaders followed Hungary’s parliamentary elections, where early results showed the Tisza Party securing a commanding mandate, signalling a major shift in the country’s political landscape.
