"Tenure will be etched in golden letters": Kiren Rijiju on PM Modi becoming longest-serving continuously elected PM
New Delhi, June 9
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to become the longest-serving continuously elected PM on June 10, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that PM Modi's work would be "etched in golden letter" in Indian history.
On June 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will complete 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing nation's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 consecutive days served after the first general election in 1952. The achievement marks a significant moment in the country's political history.
Speaking to ANI, Rijiju credited PM Modi's leadership for the ambitious goal of 'Viksit Bharat'.
"It is a moment of pride for our country that, under the Prime Minister's leadership, 12 years have been completed and he has become the longest serving elected Prime Minister, which is a historic achievement. The Prime Minister is completing 4,399 days in office. I believe the work accomplished for our country during this tenure will be etched in golden letters, marking the time when, under Modi ji's leadership, India took its first steps towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat," he said.
The Union Minister further claimed that India did not become properous nation under Congress after independence, and contrasted it with the period under PM Modi after 2014.
"Since gaining independence in 1947, the Congress party, along with various other parties, governed for decades, with the Congress holding power for the longest period. Yet, India did not become a wealthy, prosperous, or developed nation. In 2014, Modi ji set the goal of a 'Viksit Bharat,' and when such a goal is set, the entire nation works towards achieving it. The success we have attained across every sector over these 12 years has been witnessed by the whole world," he said.
Union Minister CR Patil also lauded Prime Minister Modi for soon becoming India's longest-serving PM in a continuous term, describing the PM's tenure as 'bemisaal' (unparalleled).
Patil highlighted the impact of the Prime Minister's leadership over the past twelve years, describing the period as a time of transformative governance that has touched every corner of the nation.
Reflecting on the government's approach, Patil emphasised that the success of the administration lies in its planning and effective execution.
"If we were to sum up what the entire nation is saying today in a single word, it would be that Prime Minister Modi's twelve years have been 'unparalleled' (bemisaal). Whether it is across sectors, for every individual, in every region, or in every state, he has formulated and implemented schemes to meet everyone's needs and ensured that the benefits actually reach the people. This comprehensive planning is precisely why people call these twelve years unparalleled," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nehru ji ne bhi bahut kuch kiya tha, lekin unka time alag tha. Modi ji consistently work kar rahe hain. Double engine sarkar, foreign policy, infrastructure - yeh sab achievements hain. Lekin economic growth aur agriculture mein abhi bhi kaafi kaam baaki hai. Neutral raho, lekin respect do. 👍
As a common citizen, I have seen positive changes in my village. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana ne gareebon ko pakka ghar diya, Ujjwala ne chulhe mein smoke kam kiya. But maine apne mobile par bhi padha hai ki farmers and youngsters unhappy hain. Dono sides ki baat sunni chahiye. Let's celebrate achievements but also question where we need to improve. 🙏
Rijiju sahab ka statement thoda hyperbole lag raha hai. Golden letters kaun likhega? History toh time decide karti hai. Achievements hain - Kashmir ka naya era, triple talaq, OBC reservation, Swachh Bharat. But 12 saal mein economy aur price rises ko target karna chahiye tha. Ek balanced perspective chahiye, na ki sirf praise. 🤔
From an outsider's perspective, it's impressive. India's global standing has grown significantly under Modi. But I've noticed that domestic issues like job creation and social harmony still need attention. The parliamentary record is one thing, but real progress will be measured by how the average Indian feels. I respect the achievement, but hope the next phase focuses more on inclusivity. 🌏
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