4399 days and counting: PM Modi surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru in historic first, becomes India’s longest-serving elected PM

Published 10 June 2026 · politics

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, he has received tributes and congratulatory messages from Union Ministers, political leaders, global

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, he has received tributes and congratulatory messages from Union Ministers, political leaders, global dignitaries and prominent personalities from various fields. On June 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 consecutive days served after the first general election. The achievement marks a significant moment in the country's political history. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said PM Modi's contribution to the nation would be "etched in golden letters" in history. Speaking to ANI, Rijiju credited the Prime Minister's leadership for steering the country towards the vision of a "Viksit Bharat." "It is a moment of pride for our country that, under the Prime Minister's leadership, 12 years have been completed and he has become the longest serving elected Prime Minister, which is a historic achievement. The Prime Minister will have completed 4,399 days in office. I believe the work accomplished for our country during this tenure will be etched in golden letters, marking the time when, under Modi ji's leadership, India took its first steps towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat," he said. Also Read | PM Modi unveils ₹2,970 crore development package for Daman and Diu Union Minister CR Patil lauded PM Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving PM in a continuous term, describing the PM's tenure as 'bemisaal' (unparalleled). Patil highlighted the impact of the Prime Minister's leadership over the past twelve years, describing the period as a time of transformative governance that has touched every corner of the nation. Reflecting on the government's approach, Patil emphasised that the success of the administration lies in its planning and effective execution. "If we were to sum up what the entire nation is saying today in a single word, it would be that Prime Minister Modi's twelve years have been 'unparalleled' (bemisaal). Whether it is across sectors, for every individual, in every region, or in every state, he has formulated and implemented schemes to meet everyone's needs and ensured that the benefits actually reach the people. This comprehensive planning is precisely why people call these twelve years unparalleled," Patil said.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also hailed the Prime Minister's leadership, emphasising the transformative changes witnessed over the last 12 years. "On this day, PM Modi has established himself as the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India... India's domestic production rate has reached an average of 7% over the past 12 years, on the basis of which an unprecedented transformation has also occurred. This 12-year tenure will take India's direction, India's position, and India's prominence on the global stage to new heights," he said. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also highlighted what it described as a "remarkable transformation" in India's foreign policy under the PM's leadership, saying the country's global standing and international influence have significantly expanded during the period. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday hailed his leadership, describing his tenure as an "era of karma yogi" who has worked tirelessly for the nation's progress and global stature. He extended his greetings to Prime Minister Modi on achieving the historic feat and praised his long years in public service. "Today is a historic day. Today marks 12 years of Modi ji serving as Prime Minister. He has become the longest-serving Prime Minister after independence. This 12-year period is the era of a karma yogi, an ascetic, who has worked tirelessly without pausing for a moment to take Mother India to the pinnacle," Dhami said. Highlighting the Prime Minister's governance and development initiatives, he further stated that India's global standing and prestige have significantly improved over the past 12 years under his leadership," he said. Secretary General of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, Saurabh Sanyal, also congratulated the Prime Minister on the occasion, stating, "On behalf of ASSOCHEM, I congratulate PM Modi for completing 12 years of exemplary service to the people", while highlighting that he has fostered a robust business ecosystem. Chief Economist at The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, SP Sharma, extended congratulations, highlighting the economic feats achieved after 2014. "We were only a $2 trillion economy in 2014. Now we are a more than $4 trillion economy, and we have improved our number significantly from the 10th-largest economy.