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Indian origin Leo Varadkar returns as Irish PM as part of political job-share deal; PM Modi congratulates him

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Indian origin Leo Varadkar assumed the role of Ireland's prime minister on Saturday as part of a job-sharing deal made by the country's centrist coalition government. This is his second term serving as Ireland's PM. As per an AP report, Varadkar replaced Micheal Martin. Lawmakers voted to approve his nomination during a special session of the Dail, the lower house of Ireland's parliament. PM Modi congratulated Varadkar on returning to power.