Narendra Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

On 10 June 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history. He completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 days as an elected Prime Minister between 1952 and 1964.

Prime Minister Modi first took oath on 26 May 2014 and has since led the country through three consecutive terms. His tenure has been marked by major developments in digital governance, infrastructure, welfare delivery, economic growth, and India’s global influence.

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