"Trust of public": Dharmendra Pradhan offers prayers at Jagannath Temple as PM Modi completes 12 years in office
New Delhi, June 10
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday offered prayers at Shri Jagannath Temple in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest continuously serving elected PM.
Dharmendra Pradhan said that the public has trusted PM Modi and gave the opportunity to serve for 4,399 days.
"Today is a proud day for India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's longest continuously serving PM. He is a devotee of Lord Jagannath. People gave him the opportunity to serve for 4,399 days. We pray for PM Modi's long life and an opportunity to serve the nation for a longer period. People of the country have blessed PM Modi, and he has the trust of the public," Pradhan told ANI.
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 as the biggest test of good governance.
Sharing a Sanskrit shloka on X, PM Modi said defined humility, dedication and dutifulness as virtues to earn public trust.
He posted, "Public service is the biggest test of good governance. Only a person who works continuously with humility, dedication and dutifulness earns public trust."
"Sadanuraktprakritih prajapalantatparh. Vineetatma hi Nripatirbhuyasi Shriyamashnute (He was always attached to nature and devoted to the care of the people. A king who is humble attains greater prosperity)," the post read.
NDA leaders, global dignitaries and prominent personalities from various fields have poured in congratulatory messages for the Prime Minister.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted that his achievement in becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister is the result of the love, trust, and immense public support of crores of Indians. He said that PM Modi's journey of 4,399 days represents a "golden chapter" in the construction of an empowered, prosperous, developed, and self-reliant India.
— ANI
Reader Comments
"Public service is the biggest test of good governance." That shloka from PM Modi is spot on. But I hope the government focuses more on job creation and price rise now that he's set this record. Devotion is great, but action on the ground matters more.
Congratulations to PM Modi on this milestone! It's amazing to see a leader who connects cultural heritage with governance. The visit to Jagannath Temple shows the deep respect for our traditions. As a student, I appreciate the focus on education reforms too. Jai Jagannath! 🌺
4,399 days is a big number, no doubt. But I'm a bit skeptical about the constant focus on records and temple visits. Would love to see more attention on farmers' issues and unemployment. That's the real 'trust of the public' that needs to be earned every single day.
Proud moment for every Indian! PM Modi has truly set a benchmark in democratic leadership. The way he has brought infrastructure development and digital India to the forefront is commendable. May Lord Jagannath bless him with more strength to serve our nation. 🚩
It's nice to see our leaders connecting with our culture. Dharmendra Pradhan's gesture is meaningful. But I hope this record doesn't make the government complacent. We still have issues like corruption and social inequality to tackle. Let the work speak louder than the milestones.
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