Narendra Modi Becomes Second-Longest Serving Non-Congress PM in India

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a significant milestone in Indian history by becoming the second-longest-serving Prime Minister in consecutive terms, surpassing the record held by Indira Gandhi. Uniquely, Modi is the first non-Congress leader to reach this milestone while also being the first Prime Minister born post-independence.

Modi, now 74, was sworn in for the first time on May 26, 2014, and has served a total of 11 years and 60 days until today. Indira Gandhi, the previous record-holder, served for 11 years and 59 days consecutively, from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977. Jawaharlal Nehru holds the overall record with 16 years and 286 days in office from 1947 to 1964.

Additionally, Modi marked history as the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat. Under his leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party clinched significant victories in the 2014 and 2019 parliamentary elections. His administration has witnessed landmark reforms with the abolition of Article 370, Triple Talaq, and commencing the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple construction in Ayodhya. Modi's governance embodies the ethos of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas', promoting inclusive, corruption-free development.

(With inputs from agencies.)