India, March 12 -- Amidst Donald Trump's promise to seize control of Greenland, the centre-right opposition party of the semi-autonomous state has emerged victorious in the nation's general election.

Greenland, the biggest island in the world, is a Danish dependent region that is autonomous and has its own parliament and self-government.

The Demokraatit party received 29.9% of the vote, overthrowing the ruling coalition's majority, according to official data.

In response to Trump's statements, the party has argued that Greenlanders should make decisions about the territory's future.

During Tuesday's election, Greenlanders got an opportunity to respond to Trump, who has been vocal about his intention to seize control of Greenland. Addr...