India has congratulated President Ashraf Ghani on his re-election as President of Afghanistan. External Affairs Ministry said that India supports the democratic aspirations of the people of Afghanistan. It said India remains committed to continue to work with the new government and the democratic polity in strengthening bilateral strategic partnership in fighting the scourge of externally sponsored terrorism and for an enduring and inclusive national peace and reconciliation which is Afghan led, Afghan owned and Afghan controlled. He hoped that the new government and all political leaders in Afghanistan would work to strengthen national unity, promote inclusivity and protect the rights and interests of all sections of society.