PM Modi becomes India’s longest-serving head of government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of a government in India, surpassing the previous record held by former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling. The milestone was highlighted in a post by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and shared by the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday, which described it as a historic moment in the country’s political history.

‎According to the post, Modi has now completed 8,931 days in office as the head of government, narrowly overtaking Chamling’s record of 8,930 days. The message described the achievement as one rooted in “pure devotion to the nation and its people,” and credited the Prime Minister’s leadership style to what it called “nation-first governance, integrity in action, and tireless service to every citizen.”

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‎The statement also reflected on Modi’s long political journey, spanning from his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat to his current role as Prime Minister of India. “From his unwavering commitment as the Chief Minister of Gujarat to his dedicated leadership as the Prime Minister, his life has been a continuous journey of service,” the post said, framing his career as one marked by continuity in public service and administrative leadership.

‎Extending formal congratulations, the post added, “Heartiest congratulations to Modi Ji on this remarkable achievement,” while emphasising the symbolic significance of the milestone in terms of sustained governance over decades.

‎Modi, who first assumed office as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 before becoming Prime Minister in 2014, has served in top executive positions for more than two decades. His tenure now stands as the longest in India’s post-independence history for any head of government, reflecting a period marked by repeated electoral victories and long-term administrative continuity at both state and national levels.

‎The announcement drew attention in political circles, with supporters viewing the milestone as evidence of a strong public mandate and stable leadership across successive terms.