Union Ministers Hail PM Modi As He Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emergence as India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister drew congratulatory messages from senior Union Ministers on Wednesday, with several leaders describing the milestone as a reflection of public trust in his leadership and governance.

PM Modi completed 4,399 days in office on Tuesday. With that, he surpassed the record held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Having secured consecutive electoral mandates in 2014, 2019 and 2024, PM Modi now holds the record for the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated PM Modi on the milestone and described it as a historic moment.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said PM Modi’s 4,399 days in office reflected the enduring trust and confidence that people had repeatedly placed in him through successive democratic mandates.

Making history, one day at a time.

Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, with 4399 days in office today.

This remarkable achievement reflects the enduring trust and confidence the people of 🇮🇳 place in PM Modi’s… pic.twitter.com/NzW6dPpi2w

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 10, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also congratulated PM Modi and described the occasion as historic. He said the Prime Minister’s leadership had driven transformative reforms that reshaped India’s development journey while benefiting farmers, entrepreneurs, women, MSMEs, youth and the middle class.

4,399 days and counting…

A historic day as PM @NarendraModi ji becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India today.

Over the last 12 years, his leadership has ushered in transformative reforms that have reshaped India’s growth journey. From farmers to… pic.twitter.com/MNIrGUQ3aH

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) June 10, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said PM Modi’s government had delivered major reforms and welfare programmes with speed and scale. She further added that the government had maintained a strong focus on inclusive development.

Today, PM Shri @narendramodi sets a record as India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.

Over the past 4399 days, the @PMOIndia provided decisive and strong leadership through a series of challenging times our nation has faced.

At the heart of this journey is…

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) June 10, 2026

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia described the achievement as a reflection of the trust of 140 crore Indians. He also praised PM Modi’s ‘Nation First’ approach.

The Minister credited the government with advancing welfare initiatives, women’s empowerment, youth development and India’s global standing.

4,399 days. The trust of 140 crore Indians. A relentless commitment to Nation First. 🇮🇳

Over the past 12 years, Bharat has undergone a profound transformation. What was once aspiration has steadily become achievement. From Garib Kalyan and the empowerment of Nari Shakti, Yuva… pic.twitter.com/1enLHZCzrf

— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) June 10, 2026

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted progress in economic growth, digital transformation and infrastructure development under PM Modi’s leadership.

विरासत, विकास, विश्वास
4,399 days of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas!
PM Sh @narendramodi Ji, who has completed 12 momentous years as the Prime Minister of India, now reaches a historic landmark of becoming India’s longest-serving, hugely popular and globally admired… pic.twitter.com/P96qvenB44

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) June 10, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. He described the Prime Minister as a tireless leader guided by the principle of ‘Nation First’.

The Minister further said PM Modi’s leadership had strengthened India’s development, enhanced its global stature and boosted national confidence.

Rajnath Singh said PM Modi’s vision has played a key role in shaping the country’s development journey. He further added that the vision would continue to guide India towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Congratulations to Shri @narendramodi Ji on becoming the longest serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history, completing 4,399 days in office.

A tireless Karmayogi guided by the principle of Nation First, his tenure reflects unwavering dedication to India, steadfast…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 10, 2026

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