Here's what PM Narendra Modi said when ex-Canada PM Stephen Harper congratulated him for BJP win in UP

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper, who congratulated him on the BJP's decisive victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

Gratitude for the good wishes. https://t.co/uYHuz6hkW3

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2017

"Congratulations to @narendramodi and @BJP4India on decisive victories in UP and state elections! Courageous leadership, endorsed by Indians," ex-Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper wrote on Twitter.

Congratulations to @narendramodi and @BJP4India on decisive victories in UP and state elections! Courageous leadership, endorsed by Indians. — Stephen Harper (@stephenharper) March 11, 2017

The BJP emerged victorious in Uttar Pradesh by a resounding margin. 

The BJP along with its alliances won 324 seats out of 403 in the state assembly.

It is the biggest majority for any party in Uttar Pradesh since 1980.