Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders thanked supporters on Sunday following a shock election victory. The conservative-liberal politician additionally assured that he would at all times help Hindus who had been threatened in Pakistan or Bangladesh. The controversial lawmaker is a vocal critic of Islam and has been accused of inciting hatred and discrimination on a number of events.

“Thanks a lot to all my associates from everywhere in the world who congratulated me on successful the Dutch elections. Many variety messages got here from India: I’ll at all times help Hindus who’re attacked or threatened to be killed or prosecuted in Bangladesh, Pakistan just for being Hindu,” he tweeted on Sunday night.

Wilders’ anti-Muslim Freedom Party emerged a transparent winner within the polls held late final month however has struggled to corral potential allies into coalition negotiations. The PVV claimed one other prize on Friday as Martin Bosma was elected chair of the Lower House of Parliament.

His efforts to navigate the fragmented political system of the Netherlands nevertheless comes with a number of difficulties. Reports point out that Wilders has lower than two months to win over potential coalition companions uneasy about his hardline views. The far-right firebrand is hoping to sew collectively a four-way coalition that additionally includes the BBB farmers celebration, the centre-right VVD liberal celebration and the three-month-old New Social Contract celebration.

The far-right lawmaker mentioned on Wednesday that he he desires to be prime minister for “all Netherlanders” and pledged to make sure his insurance policies adhere to the nation’s structure. The feedback — made throughout a debate in parliament — had been aimed toward easing fears amongst potential coalition companions about his strident anti-Islam rhetoric and plans together with banning mosques, Islamic faculties and the Quran.

(With inputs from companies)