Breaking Nehru's Record: Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru to become India's longest‑serving elected prime minister, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office and marking a 12‑year tenure.
Narendra Modi became India's longest‑serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record. He completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, marking a 12‑year tenure.
The Union Cabinet congratulated Modi on the milestone, and President Droupadi Murmu, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed the achievement, according to The Hindu. Leaders from the United States, Malaysia and Sri Lanka sent congratulations, Times of India reported. The U.S. ambassador highlighted Modi's decades of dedication, Times of India reported. Former U.S. President Donald Trump called Modi a “great one” and hailed him as India’s longest‑serving elected Prime Minister, Indian Express reported. The Bharatiya Janata Party transformed into a national political hegemon, expanding its footprint to newer regions and attracting widespread support, GDELT reported.
Modi said the NDA government's 12‑year record demonstrated the value of political stability and economic growth, Economic Times reported.
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