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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday achieved a major political milestone when he became the country’s longest-serving prime minister since the inception of the Indian constitution. On 10 June, Prime Minister Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days as Prime Minister, breaking the record of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. He later served for 4,398 uninterrupted days as the head of an elected government after the first general election in 1952.
To mark the occasion, PM Modi in a post on X remarked, “Public service is the greatest measure of good governance. It is only an individual who works tirelessly with humility, dedication and a sense of duty who wins the trust of the people.”
Reflecting on the values of public service, humility and duty that form the basis of good governance, he added: “He who is devoted by nature and always strives for the welfare of his subjects. A king with a humble soul truly attains the highest glory.”
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As of June 10, PM Modi has served 4,399 consecutive days in office, making him the longest serving Prime Minister in Indian history.
On 10 June 2025, Prime Minister Modi became the longest serving elected Prime Minister of India, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of 4,398 days.
Emphasizing the values of public service, humility and duty as the foundation of good governance, PM Modi said trust is earned through tireless work.
The Congress party criticized Prime Minister Modi, saying his milestone sought to overshadow the core achievements of the Jawaharlal Nehru era and that it did not reflect the real mandate.
PM Modi highlighted India’s transformation into a more than $4 trillion economy and significant improvement in foreign policy and socio-economic development during his tenure.
India’s longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister, Prime Minister Modi was first sworn in on 26 May 2014. Much before breaking the record for the first Prime Minister of India, Prime Minister Modi surpassed Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s longest uninterrupted tenure on 25 July 2025, when she was Prime Minister for a total of 47 days 07 Gandhi. she served continuously as Prime Minister from 24 January 1966 to 24 March 1977.
In all, Nehru led the country as Prime Minister for a total of 6,131 days, including the post-independence period until the 1951 general elections, when the Congress party secured victory. Congress also won elections in 1957 and 1962 and dominated national and state politics for more than a decade. Nehru served as Prime Minister until his death on 27 May 1964 due to a heart attack. His birthday – November 14 – is celebrated every year as Children’s Day.
World leaders congratulate PM Modi
Several world leaders congratulated PM Modi on the occasion. In a letter dated June 8, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka expressed warm wishes on behalf of the government and people of Sri Lanka, saying, “This milestone is a testament not only to your years in office, but also to the trust that the people of the world’s largest democracy have repeatedly placed in your leadership.”
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape congratulated Prime Minister Modi in a personal video message, describing the Indian leader as a “role model and example of leadership” and adding: “To lift more than 200 million people out of poverty to a good life today is an amazing feat.”
Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu also expressed his heartfelt wishes to Prime Minister Modi in a post on X: “We heartily congratulate His Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest serving elected Prime Minister of India in consecutive days in office.”
The post added: “Maldives looks forward to further strengthening cooperation with India, guided by mutual respect, sovereign equality and common interests.”
