Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially become the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history. Taking the oath of office on May 26, 2014, Mr. Modi has now reached a continuous tenure of 4,399 days, surpassing the previous record held by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Pandit Nehru served as an elected Prime Minister for 4,398 days, from May 13, 1952, until May 27, 1964. This milestone is particularly significant given the immense scale, complexity, and diversity of governing a nation of over 1.4 billion people across three consecutive terms.
World leaders have extended their warm congratulations to Prime Minister Modi, praising his transformative governance, economic achievements, and advocacy for the Global South. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka noted that the milestone reflects the deep trust the people of the world’s largest democracy place in his leadership. Additionally, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape lauded Mr. Modi as a role model for lifting over 200 million people out of poverty, while Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar highlighted India’s evolution into a leading global voice with major advancements in infrastructure, foreign policy, and socio-economic development.
