Piyush Goyal offers prayers at Hanuman Mandir as PM Modi completes 12 years in office
New Delhi, June 10
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal offered prayers at the Hanuman Mandir in New Delhi on Wednesday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 12 years in office as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
BJP MP Anil Baluni and NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal also visited the Hanuman Mandir with Piyush Goyal.
In a post on X, Goyal paid tribute to the Prime Minister, saying that through five decades of unblemished public life and a steadfast commitment to putting the nation first, Modi has taken India to new heights. He added that he prayed to Lord Hanuman for the Prime Minister's long and healthy life and strength to continue serving the nation.
"On this historic occasion of becoming India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, the illustrious Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji, dedicated to the service of Mother India, performed worship and rituals today at the ancient Hanuman Temple in Chanakyapuri, Delhi. With five decades of an unblemished public life and a resolve to place the nation first, Modi ji has elevated India to new heights and paved the way for positive transformation in the lives of crores of fellow citizens. A prayer to Anjani's son Hanuman ji that he bestow upon him excellent health, long life, and strength for continuous service to the nation," said Goyal.
Following his visit to the Hanuman Mandir, the Union Minister expressed confidence that PM Modi's popularity would continue to grow, both within India and on the global stage.
"Today is a matter of great pride for all of us that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is touching new heights. I am fully confident that his popularity will increase even more in the country and the world..." Goyal told reporters.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj declared that the record established by Prime Minister Modi as the country's longest-serving elected head of government stands as a testament to his commitment to service, good governance, and determination.
"When the resolve is firm, history is made. The record that Prime Minister Modi has created of being the longest-serving elected Prime Minister is a symbol of service, good governance, and determination, and the credit for this goes to the country's voters..." Swaraj told reporters.
PM Modi has officially become India's longest continuously serving Prime Minister, crossing the 4,399-day milestone in office. He has surpassed former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 consecutive days served after the first general election.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi termed public service the biggest test of good governance.
Sharing a Sanskrit shloka on X, PM Modi defined humility, dedication and dutifulness as virtues to earn public trust.
NDA leaders, global dignitaries and prominent personalities from various fields have poured in congratulatory messages for the Prime Minister.
— ANI
Reader Comments
12 years is indeed a milestone. But what's even more impressive is the way PM Modi has transformed India's image globally – from space missions to G20 presidency, from digital payments to vaccination drive. His government has done well on schemes like Ujjwala and PM Awas Yojana. However, I do feel that inflation and unemployment still need serious attention from the Modi government. Let's be respectful but also constructive in our feedback. 🙏
This is a proud moment for every Indian. PM Modi breaking Nehru's record is no small feat – it shows that the people of India have consistently trusted his vision. The prayers at Hanuman Mandir are symbolic of our cultural heritage. What I admire most is his selfless service and the way he has put the nation first in every decision. Wishing him good health and many more years of serving Bharat Mata! 🇮🇳🚀
I'm not a blind supporter, but I have to admit that 12 years in office is a huge milestone in itself. The fact that PM Modi is still going strong and leading with such dedication is praiseworthy. I particularly liked his focus on public service as the test of good governance – that's something every politician should learn. But I also want to see more concrete results on farmer issues and education reforms. Let's hope the next 12 years address these gaps. 🤞
Salute to PM Modi's unwavering commitment! 🙌 Seeing Piyush Goyal ji at Hanuman Mandir shows that our leaders are still connected to our roots. From strengthening national security to boosting infrastructure, the transformation is visible everywhere. The Sanskrit shloka PM shared about humility is exactly what our country needs. Wishing him a long and healthy life – may Lord Hanuman bless him with even more strength to serve the nation! What a journey it's been! 🇮🇳💪
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