PM Modi congratulates Keiko Fujimori on winning Peru's presidential election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on 4 July 2026 after Peru's electoral authority declared her the winner of the 7 June presidential runoff with 50.135% of the vote.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on 4 July 2026 on her victory in Peru's presidential election and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the India-Peru partnership. Peru's election authority declared her the winner on 3 July 2026: she won the 7 June runoff with 50.135% of the vote against left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez's 49.865%. It was the fourth presidential run for Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori. She was due to be sworn in on 28 July, becoming the first woman elected to lead Peru.
Key facts
- PM's message
- 4 July 2026
- Declared winner
- 3 July 2026
- Runoff
- 7 June 2026
- Result
- 50.135% vs Roberto Sanchez 49.865%
- Attempt
- Fourth presidential run
- Inauguration
- 28 July 2026; first elected woman president of Peru
Practice MCQs 3 questions
PM Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on 4 July 2026 on winning the presidential election of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Peru
The PM congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her victory in the Peruvian presidential election.
Whom did Keiko Fujimori defeat in Peru's presidential runoff held on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Roberto Sanchez
Keiko Fujimori won 50.135% of the vote against left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez's 49.865%.
Consider the following statements about Keiko Fujimori's 2026 election: 1. It was her fourth run for the presidency of Peru. 2. She won the runoff with more than 55% of the vote. 3. She is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
It was her fourth run and she is Alberto Fujimori's daughter; her winning share was 50.135%, not above 55%.