Testament to years of dedicated public service: Malaysian PM Ibrahim on PM Modi's historic tenure
Kuala Lumpur, June 10
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India, calling the achievement a "testament to years of dedicated public service".
PM Modi on Wednesday became India's longest-serving Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government.
In a post on X, Malaysian PM Ibrahim said, "Heartiest congratulations to PM Modi on this historic milestone of becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. This achievement stands as a testament to his years of dedicated public service and leadership in advancing India's development, prosperity and standing on the global stage."
Stressing the strong bilateral relationship, the Malaysian PM said, "Malaysia values its close and longstanding friendship with India, and I look forward to continuing our cooperation in strengthening bilateral ties and expanding opportunities for our peoples."
"I wish PM Modi continued success and the people of India continued peace, progress and prosperity," he added.
PM Modi crossed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record with 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister.
Nehru's tenure from 1952 onwards is considered for this comparison, as he headed an interim government between 1947 and 1952 before the country's first general elections were held.
While former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served for more than 14 years in office, her tenure was not continuous, making Modi the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister in the country's history. He has served from his first swearing-in ceremony in 2014 to securing successive mandates in 2019 and a historic third consecutive term in 2024.
The PM Modi-led government's era has also been marked by a series of high-profile infrastructure and nation-building projects, including the new Parliament building, Central Vista redevelopment, Kartavya Path, Vande Bharat trains, the Statue of Unity, INS Vikrant, the Kashmir rail link, Noida International Airport, Namo Bharat RRTS and the Ganga Expressway.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I acknowledge the development projects like Vande Bharat and Kartavya Path, we must also remember that true progress is measured by how well we care for our farmers, youth, and the marginalized. Hope the next term focuses equally on social justice and inclusive growth.
Kudos to PM Modi for this historic milestone! The infrastructure boom - new Parliament, Statue of Unity, INS Vikrant - is truly remarkable. But let's not forget Nehru's foundational role too. Both leaders contributed in their own eras. India's democracy stands strong!
Fascinating to see the close ties between Malaysia and India. PM Modi's global outreach has definitely boosted India's image. The fact that a Malaysian PM personally congratulates our PM shows the respect India now commands in ASEAN region. 👏
12 years is indeed remarkable, but I wish the article also mentioned challenges - unemployment, inflation, and communal tensions. Development is good, but true leadership means addressing all aspects. Hope the next term brings more balance. Still, congratulations on the milestone.
Interesting how Malaysia values its relationship with India. As someone who follows geopolitics, I think PM Modi's leadership has indeed elevated India's position, especially in balancing ties with China and the West. The infrastructure projects mentioned are tangible proof of progress. Well done!
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