New Delhi, Dec 10: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today led the nation in congratulating Sachin Tendulkar on his world record of scoring highest number of test centuries and hoped he would set many more records. 

In a letter to the batting maestro, Singh said he was delighted to learn that Sachin has set a new world record in international test cricket by scoring his 35th century in this capital city.

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"For your many fans in India and world over, this is a long awaited and happy event. The nation hopes you will continue to delight us with your sporting talents in the years ahead.

We look forward to witnessing many more records being written in your sporting career," he said. 

Congratulating Sachin, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said he has done the country proud with his magnificient feat and wished more power to his elbow. 

Former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and H D Dewe Gowda said the country is proud of Sachin's feat. (Agencies) 

Published: Saturday, December 10, 2005