"Our friend and guide of nation": TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha extends wishes to PM Modi on completing 12 years in office
New Delhi, June 11
Trinamool Congress MP and veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday extended his wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office, describing him as a "friend and guide" and wishing him a long, healthy and prosperous life.
In a post on X, Sinha congratulated the Prime Minister on reaching the milestone and acknowledged what he described as one of the longest tenures in the country's history.
"In true sportsman spirit, wishing our friend & guide of society/nation hon'ble PM @narendramodi best wishes on completing 12yrs in office, perhaps the longest tenure, ever. Wish you a long, healthy & prosperous life ahead. Jai Hind!" Sinha wrote.
The TMC leader's message came as BJP- led NDA leaders marked Prime Minister Modi's completion of 12 years in office and his milestone of becoming India's longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in consecutive terms.
Earlier in the day, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the Modi government's legislative record, saying the reforms and landmark laws enacted during the past 12 years would be "written in golden letters" in India's history.
In a video message, Rijiju highlighted several major decisions taken during the Modi government's tenure, including the construction of the new Parliament building, the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the abrogation of Article 370, implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), labour reforms, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the replacement of colonial-era criminal laws with new criminal codes.
Several NDA leaders also lauded the Prime Minister's leadership. Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal highlighted the government's farmer-centric initiatives, including PM-KISAN, e-NAM, crop insurance schemes and Kisan Credit Cards, while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath credited the Centre's policies with improving the lives of farmers.
Prime Minister Modi completed 4,399 days in office on June 10, surpassing the record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and marking over 12 years of continuous leadership at the national level.
— ANI
Reader Comments
12 years is no small feat in a democracy like India. I may not agree with all policies, but stability in leadership has brought some continuity. Whether one supports Modi or not, his impact on Indian politics is undeniable. Let's see what the next years bring.
I appreciate the PM's work on infrastructure and digital India, but we still have serious issues with unemployment and inflation. A leader should be judged not just by years served but by the real change on ground. Happy to see cross-party respect, though.
From abrogation of Article 370 to GST and new Parliament – this government has made some bold moves. Love him or hate him, Modi ji has reshaped India's political landscape. 12 years of a non-Congress government is something our parents never imagined! 🇮🇳
Shatrughan Sinha's words show that even opposition MPs can respect the PM personally. But I wish the government had focused more on education and healthcare. 12 years is a long time to fix basic issues, yet we still see crowded hospitals. Work in progress, I guess.
As someone from the US, I find India's political stability impressive. 12 years is a long time for a democracy – and seeing cross-party praise like this is rare back home. Modi's global standing is definitely high. Curious how Indian citizens really feel on ground.
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