‘Man Of Destiny For India’: Venkaiah Naidu Hails PM Modi As He Becomes Longest Serving Elected PM
‘Man Of Destiny For India’: Venkaiah Naidu Hails PM Modi As He Becomes Longest Serving Elected PM Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 09:49
‘Man Of Destiny For India’: Venkaiah Naidu Hails PM Modi As He Becomes Longest Serving Elected PM Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 09:49 IST Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and described him as the "Man of Destiny for India". Modi's rise from tea vendor to longest-serving elected PM is extraordinary, says Venkaiah Naidu. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, crossing the milestone of 4,399 consecutive days in office and surpassing the record set by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu parised his leadership and governance record, saying India has reached “a new level" under his tenure. In an opinion piece published in the Indian Express, the former Vice President describing PM Modi’s life story as extraordinary, and highlighted his humble beginnings in Vadnagar, Gujarat, where he assisted his father as a tea vendor before rising to occupy the country’s highest elected office. “Born to parents of modest means, Modi worked as a tea vendor in Vadnagar, Gujarat, assisting his father. To travel from there to the PM’s office in South Block in the national capital is an extraordinary achievement," he wrote.
Naidu further mentioned that PM Modi’s early association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) helped shape his organisational abilities, clarity of thought and vision for India’s future. “His was a journey of self-realisation, of understanding Bharat, the people and their problems, envisioning the destiny of our country as “Swarnim Bharat" and striving for the realisation of this vision," he said. He also recalled backing his’s candidature for Prime Minister ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, which saw the BJP secure a majority on its own for the first time. The former Vice President argued that Modi’s tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and later as Prime Minister ushered in a new model of governance focused on delivery, accountability and public participation. “At 51, Modi became the youngest Chief Minister of Gujarat without even being an MLA. He demonstrated his abilities from day one, unleashing and channelising the entrepreneurial abilities and energies of the people of Gujarat. His 13-year, unbroken tenure as CM was eventful in several ways," he wrote. Citing flagship initiatives such as Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan accounts, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Ujjwala LPG connections, Ayushman Bharat and the expansion of digital payments through UPI, Naidu said the government’s policies had transformed the lives of millions.
He also highlighted measures such as the abrogation of Article 370, the abolition of triple talaq, the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the passage of legislation providing reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Naidu further credited PM Modi with strengthening India’s internal and national security, pointing to the decline of Left-wing extremism and military responses such as surgical strikes and Operation Sindoor. On foreign policy, he said India’s voice now carries greater weight globally and that the country’s diplomatic approach is guided by national interests. Reflecting on PM Modi’s decade-long tenure, Naidu said he had earlier described the Prime Minister’s mission as the “Making of Developed India", using the acronym MODI. “After these 12 years, I have no hesitation in rechristening MODI as the ‘Man of Destiny for India’," Naidu wrote, adding that he believes the Prime Minister is steering the country towards the vision of a “Swarnim Bharat". PM Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, crossing the milestone of 4,399 consecutive days in office and surpassing the record set by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. He first took office on May 26, 2014, and has since won three consecutive Lok Sabha elections, becoming the first Prime Minister since Nehru to secure three successive mandates from voters.
The achievement is set to be formally recognised at a major Democratic Alliance (NDA) conclave in New Delhi, where senior leaders of the ruling coalition are expected to honour the Prime Minister’s tenure and review the government’s future roadmap. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degre... Read More First Published: June 10, 2026, 09:49 IST News india ‘Man Of Destiny For India’: Venkaiah Naidu Hails PM Modi As He Becomes Longest Serving Elected PM Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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