Prez writes to Obama, greets on inauguration as US Prez

President Pratibha Patil congratulated Barack Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States.

President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday congratulated Barack Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States.

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"I am confident that under your leadership the India-US partnership will be further strengthened and that we shall continue to work together for the many commonalities in our vision for our peoples and for international peace and stability," Patil said in a letter to Obama.

She said she looked forward to receiving him and Michelle Obama in India.

"As you lead your country into a new era, my good wishes and those of the Government and the people of India are with you," Patil said.