Union Cabinet passes resolution lauding PM Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected PM
New Delhi, June 10
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected PM for consecutive terms, as he completed 4,399 days in the office.
Members of the cabinet also gave a standing ovation to PM Modi.
Today, PM Modi surpassed former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 consecutive days served after the first general election.
PM 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 (Who is always 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.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind hailed PM Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure as the "watershed period for India since Independence," lauding the current government for countering the "inferiority" instilled by the colonial rule.
Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Mansukh Madaviya and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers for PM Modi on the occasion.
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.
Congratulatory remarks have come in from across the globe. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led the international accolades, praising the Indian leader's immense contribution to the nation's global ascent.
United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also lauded the Prime Minister's enduring political journey. Ambassador Gor posted, "Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. This achievement is a powerful testament to his decades of dedicated public service and leadership! Wishing him all the best!"
— ANI
Reader Comments
An amazing feat in the world's largest democracy! Under PM Modi's leadership, India has seen so many positive changes - from digitization to self-reliance. The shloka he shared captures his humility perfectly. 'Public service is the biggest test of good governance' - words to live by for every politician. Very proud moment for all Indians! 🙏✨
While I genuinely admire PM Modi's vision and energy, I feel we should also remember that the real test is what common people experience in their daily lives - employment, inflation, and social harmony. That said, breaking Nehru's record after 75 years is no small thing. The cabinet's standing ovation seems a bit too much though - poori tarah se sycophancy ho gayi. 😒
As an outsider looking in, I must say Modi's rise from being a tea seller to the longest-serving PM is the classic Indian success story. The global recognition from Malaysia and the US shows how far India has come. Interesting times for the subcontinent - hope the development narrative continues.
What a proud day for us! My father always says that PM Modi has changed the way the world sees India. The shloka from Sanskrit shows his deep connection to our culture. I just hope the next 4,399 days bring even more prosperity to farmers and small businesses. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳💪
Interesting milestone. I've been following Indian politics for years and Modi's longevity is indeed remarkable, especially with coalition pressures. But the cabinet passing a
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