An official freezing of diplomatic ties with Modi had been initiated under the Labour-led government in the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat riots.
However, the party leadership has recently been making several overtures to reinstate ties with Modi, who if exit polls prove to be correct could take over as the new Prime Minister.
Labour Friends of India chairman and MP Barry Gardiner had tried to set the ball rolling with a letter inviting Modi to the House of Commons to speak on “The Future of Modern India” last August.
UK Labour Party willing to work with Modi if he becomes PM
London: With exit polls pointing to BJP's victory in general elections, Britain's opposition Labour party that was in power when a diplomatic boycott was imposed on Narendra Modi post 2002 Gujarat riots, has expressed willingness
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