Winning an election gives greater mileage in one’s social and political life. It is won on the basis of public support. On such an occasion, a letter of felicitation helps build up a pleasant understanding. Anyone can send a letter of congratulations and start building a rapport with the elected personality.

Begin with expressing your happiness on getting the news:

1. It’s really exciting to know that you have won the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha seat.

2. How delighted I am / we are to learn that you have become a Metropolitan Councilor.

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3. Your victory with a large majority in the university elections has filled me with great joy.

4. I am extremely happy to know that you have won the election for Council Membership.

5. Your amazing victory in a local Assembly election has filled me with excitement.

6. We are happy to hear that you have won the election with a substantial margin.

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7. It is great to know that …………………

Thereafter, express your greetings:

8. Accept my heartiest congratulations on your magnificent / glorious success.

9. You must be feeling quite elated on this victory. Kindly accept my greetings.

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10. I know how keen you were to get elected. Kindly accept my greetings.

11. My wife joins me in congratulating you on your brilliant success.

12. Congratulations on your great victory/victory once again/unprecedented success.

Now, wish for the person’s bright future:

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13. I am sure you will, now, be looking forward to a deserving seat in the Cabinet.

14. I know this is only the first step on the ladder of your success.

15. Now you will be able to put things on the right track a great deal with your extra-ordinary qualities of leadership and administration.

16. I am sure you will, now, be able to solve the problems of the masses and sincerely look after their welfare.

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17. You will, now, be able to put many things on the right track.

18. I know you were the right candidate to get elected, and that happened.

19. You will, now, be able to set certain things right with your qualities of leadership and administration.

20. We are sure you will make a difference in the current political scenario.

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Make enquiries about concerned person’s future plans. This would show your personal interest and closeness to him:

21. Do you intend to contest for the leader’s post in the party?

22. Are you going to support the new constitutional amendment which your party plans to bring in the opening session?

23. I am sure you won’t forget the electorate which has sent you to Assembly/ Parliament.

24. I am sure that you will, at any cost, stand up to the faith the electorate has reposed in you.

25. Now you should find out ways and means to fulfill the promises made in the election manifesto of your party.

26. With your gift of powerful oratory you can bring home to members the reality on many burning issues of the day.

27. You can now well persuade the Government to allocate more funds to your area, so that new projects are chalked out for its fast development/ for the overall development of your area.

28. With the gift of the gab you are blessed with, I am sure you will open the eyes of many others to the real problems of the people.

Make a reference to some outstanding achievements:

29. I, of course, remember the valuable services you rendered during the flood last year.

30. Your dedication has made your victory in the elections more realistic.

31. Your success with a thumping majority is indicative of your popularity and mass support.

32. Your success has brought to the fore a student leader excelling in all fields including studies.

33. It is indeed a remarkable achievement to get Loka Sabha seat for the third time.

34. I knew you were the right candidate to get elected and that happened.

35. I am sure you will stand up to the faith the people have reposed in you.

Close your letter by wishing once more for his brilliant future success:

36. Wishing you all success in your political career.

37. Wishing you to have a constructive role in the politics of our country.

38. I hope you are able to shine more because of your brilliance.

39. Best of luck in your political career.

Sample Letter

Dear …………………,

It is really exciting to know that you have won a Lok Sabha seat. Accept my heartiest congratulations on your magnificent success in the elections. I know this is only the first step on the ladder of your success. Your dedication has made your victory more realistic. Wishing you all success in your political career.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

Your Name