PM Modi Breaks Nehru's Record, Completes 4,399 Days as India's Elected PM
PM Modi Breaks Nehru's Record: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving elected leader, completing 12 years at the helm.
During this time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has grown into a major national force, expanded into new areas, and gained support from a wide range of communities.
The PM said the 12-year journey was dedicated to trust, development, and public welfare.
PM Modi Breaks Nehru's Record: Becomes the Longest-Serving Elected Leader in India’s History
On Wednesday, Modi clocked 4,399 days in a row as Prime Minister, making him the longest-serving elected leader in India’s history.
Jawaharlal Nehru Record: For comparison, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister, took office in 1947, won the first election in 1951-52, and served until 1964.
Indira Gandhi, the first woman Prime Minister, served for almost 16 years over two separate terms.
12 Years, One Vision - How Modi Reshaped India
Modi Government 12 Years: In the last 12 years, the government says it has ended left-wing terrorism, improved welfare programs, created the JAM trinity and UPI, upgraded infrastructure, and changed India’s defence and nuclear policies.
It also responded to attacks like the one in Pahalgam with Operation Sindoor, and led the country through a pandemic and three global conflicts.
This milestone comes only weeks after Modi led the BJP to major wins in the West Bengal and Assam assembly elections.
The party formed a government in Bengal for the first time since independence, defeating the Trinamool Congress and establishing a presence in a region long led by the Left and Congress, and known as the birthplace of Jana Sangh leader Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
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NDA Meeting at Bharat Mandapam
PM Modi Breaks Nehru's Record: To mark the occasion, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) plans to pass a resolution at its Wednesday meeting.
Sources say NDA members will honour the Prime Minister for his leadership and achievements.
The meeting, attended by 72 NDA leaders, will be led by the Prime Minister. The year-long journey was dedicated to trust, development, and public welfare.
Backed by the blessings of 1.4 billion fellow citizens and the spirit of nation first, no effort has been spared in empowering our youth, women, and farmer brothers and sisters.
These tireless efforts have ensured that today, from infrastructure to the digital revolution, a new identity has been established for the country on the global stage.
Modi Government Schemes
PM Modi Breaks Nehru's Record: On May 26, 2014, Modi was sworn in as India's Prime Minister. He was re-elected with a bigger majority in 2019 and again in 2024, showing a clear timeline of his ongoing leadership.
As congratulations came in from around the world, BJP president Nitin Nabin said Modi’s time in office has focused on development and public welfare, leading to major progress.
He said more than 250 million people were lifted out of poverty through programs like building 40 million permanent houses, providing subsidized healthcare for 600 million, giving out 570 million Mudra loans, and building 120 million toilets to improve women’s dignity.
The party chief also said that defence exports reached a record ₹38,400 crore and total exports hit ₹79 lakh crore.
On security, he said the government ended left-wing terrorism, limited terror networks in border states, and improved overall safety.
Modi Government Completes 12 Years: BJP's Top Brass Turns Out for Modi's 12-Year Celebration
PM Modi Breaks Nehru's Record: The event saw the presence of senior Union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal, and Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with BJP general secretaries Vinod Tawde and Tarun Chugh.
Nabin also touched on the government's bold political moves, highlighting the landmark abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
The abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir was cited by Nabin as one of the strong political decisions made by the government.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said the Prime Minister’s 4,399 days in office are a source of pride for the party.
He believes this period will be remembered as the time when, under Modi’s leadership, India started its path toward becoming a developed country.
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the country is witnessing history. "On this day, PM Modi becomes the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India.
India’s average domestic production rate reached 7% over the past 12 years, leading to unprecedented changes."
He said these 12 years will raise India’s status and influence in the world. He pointed to achievements like the G20 presidency, International Yoga Day, and Vaccine Maitri.
He also mentioned that national highways have grown to 1.5 lakh kilometres, the number of airports has more than doubled from 74 to 160, and the railways’ development rate and capacity have increased four times.
He added that social development has also seen major changes.
India's Longest-Serving Elected PM: World Leaders Laud Modi
PM Modi Breaks Nehru's Record: World leaders also congratulated the Prime Minister and recognized his leadership, support for the Global South, and his vision for an inclusive and growing India.
Anura Kumara Disanayaka, the President of Sri Lanka, in a letter said, “This milestone is a testament not only to your years in office, but also to the trust and confidence that the people of the world’s largest democracy have repeatedly placed in your leadership.”
In a video message, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape called Modi "a role model and an example of leadership," adding that pulling more than 200 million people out of poverty was nothing short of remarkable.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the PM of Trinidad and Tobago, said that under Modi’s leadership, India had become a leading voice on global matters.
Throughout the week, the BJP will showcase the Modi government’s achievements, including changes in public services, expanded social security, support for disadvantaged groups, and progress in defence and energy independence, according to sources.
PM Modi Latest News: NDA Chief Ministers Meet Modi, Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation Grows
Modi will lead a meeting of NDA-run state and Union Territory leaders on Thursday.
Sources say the meeting will review how policies are being carried out, discuss the Viksit Bharat campaign plan, and look at ongoing efforts to address the West Asia crisis.
There is also talk that these meetings could lead to changes in the council of ministers and the BJP’s organization.
Since the government started its third term in June 2024, there have been no changes in the Council of Ministers.
Recently, two Union ministers of state, Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurien, were not renominated to the Rajya Sabha after their terms ended, fueling speculation that new members may join the Modi cabinet.
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