India has just faced a disheartening defeat in the ICC World Cup 2023 final match against Australia. However, Indians, especially several political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood up to hail the spirit and enthusiasm to support the Men in Blue, acknowledging their commendable performance throughout the tournament.Political leaders extend support to Team India following their defeatPM Modi was one of the first to extend his wishes to the Indian squad for its stellar performance throughout the ODI World Cup. Congratulating the team, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said theirs was a commendable performance.”Dear Team India,Your talent and determination through the World Cup was noteworthy. Youve played with great spirit and brought immense pride to the nation.We stand with you today and always.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2023Taking it X, the prime minister also extended his congratulations to the Australian team for winning the trophy, saying, “Congratulations to Australia on a magnificent World Cup victory! Theirs was a commendable performance through the tournament, culminating in a splendid triumph. Compliments to Travis Head for his remarkable game today.”Congratulations to Australia on a magnificent World Cup victory! Theirs was a commendable performance through the tournament, culminating in a splendid triumph. Compliments to Travis Head for his remarkable game today.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2023Win or lose - we love you either way: Rahul GandhiMeanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also took to his social media, praising Team India and said, “Win or lose - we love you either way.”Team INDIA, you played solidly well through the tournament! Win or lose - we love you either way and we will win the next one. Congratulations to Australia for a well deserved World Cup victory, Gandhi tweeted.Team INDIA, you played solidly well through the tournament!Win or lose - we love you either way and we will win the next one.Congratulations to Australia for a well deserved World Cup victory.— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 19, 2023Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called Indias World Cup journey exceptional.India may have missed the trophy, but their journey in the World Cup was nothing short of exceptional. They fought hard, played outstanding cricket, and showcased brilliance in every game. Kudos to our boys for making the nation proud throughout the tournament, the AAP supremo said.India may have missed the trophy, but their journey in the World Cup was nothing short of exceptional. They fought hard, played outstanding cricket, and showcased brilliance in every game. Kudos to our boys for making the nation proud throughout the tournament.— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 19, 2023Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Indian team will emerge even stronger.”Our team played exceptionally well throughout the World Cup and delivered memorable performances. True sportsmanship involves emerging stronger from both triumphs and setbacks. I firmly believe that you will emerge even stronger, the union minister said.Our team played exceptionally well throughout the World Cup and delivered memorable performances.True sportsmanship involves emerging stronger from both triumphs and setbacks. I firmly believe that you will emerge even stronger.— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 19, 2023Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said, Defeat stings, but our teams resilience shines brighter than any scoreboard.”Defeat stings, but our teams resilience shines brighter than any scoreboard.Today, at the World Cup, we fought valiantly till the last ball, showcasing grit, skill, and unwavering determination. Though the victory eluded us this time, our players battled with hearts of lions,…— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) November 19, 2023Today, at the World Cup, we fought valiantly till the last ball, showcasing grit, skill, and unwavering determination. Though the victory eluded us this time, our players battled with hearts of lions, proving that true champions rise, no matter the outcome. We stand tall, proud of our teams spirit and sportsmanship, he said in a tweet.See tweets of other political figures here:Further, several other political figures to their social media to extend their endless support to the Men in Blue team.Mallikarjun KhargeCongratulations Team Australia.India played well and won hearts.Your talent and sportsmans spirit was visible in the game.Every single Indian is proud of your remarkable performance throughout the World Cup.We will always cheer for you and cherish your accomplishments.…— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 19, 2023Shashi TharoorToday the better team on the day won. Congratulations Australia on a well-deserved victory.And cheer up, India. You won ten matches in a row and were unquestionably the best team in the tournament — till today. Nothing to be ashamed of. #CricketWorldCupFinal— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 19, 2023Smriti IraniHeartbreak in the finals, but #TeamIndias journey in the 2023 ICC World Cup was nothing short of extraordinary!Their perseverance, resilience, and teamwork made every match a thrilling spectacle.Youve won our hearts, champs! #INDvsAUS— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) November 19, 2023Mahua MoitraBad luck our boys in blue … but we still love you . Thanks for a great World Cup.Congratulations Australia- you deserved to win today.— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) November 19, 2023
