Modi congratulates Pakistan's Imran Khan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Imran Khan, who is set to become Pakistan's next prime minister, and hoped that democracy will take deeper roots in the country, reports NDTV.

Modi congratulated the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader for his party emerging as the largest political party in the National Assembly in Pakistan.

The prime minister expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan, a statement from his office said, reports NDTV.

He also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood, the statement said.

Khan had said that he will take oath as the prime minister on August 11, according to a media report.

His party announced on Monday that it has acquired enough seats in the lower house through coalition talks to form a majority government.