Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw offers prayers as PM Modi becomes longest-serving elected PM
New Delhi, June 10
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw offered prayers at Sai Mandir on Lodhi Road in the national capital as Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in India's history.
Speaking to ANI after performing the puja, Vaishnaw said he prayed for the Prime Minister's continued service to the nation and for the country to progress towards becoming a developed nation.
"It is a special day today because Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving democratically elected PM in the country. I have offered prayers that the PM continues to serve the nation and the countrymen join him in his resolve to make the country a developed nation," Vaishnaw said.
The Union Minister said the NDA government had placed the country on the path of development and asserted that people have faith in the government.
"The way the NDA government has put the country on the path of development, there is huge faith and trust in the NDA government in the country. Under NDA only, the country has seen tremendous changes, be it infra, good governance, welfare of the poor or empowerment of women," he said.
Visuals from the temple showed Vaishnaw participating in religious rituals and offering prayers to mark the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.
Prime Minister Modi first took oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a majority in the Lok Sabha elections. He was re-elected in 2019 and returned to office for a third consecutive term in 2024.
The Prime Minister has now become the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India, surpassing the tenure of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Modi is also the first Prime Minister born after Independence to hold the office.
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government completed 12 years at the Centre this year. During this period, the government launched several flagship schemes and initiatives across sectors including infrastructure, digital services, financial inclusion, healthcare, housing and welfare delivery.
— ANI
Reader Comments
No doubt Modi ji has brought India onto the global stage like never before. Even foreign leaders respect him now. But as a woman from a small town, I feel the safety situation needs improvement. We need equal focus on development and law & order. That said, congratulations on this milestone! 🎉
This is historic! PM Modi has surpassed Indira Gandhi's record - something that seemed impossible a decade ago. The way he connects with common people, from Mann ki Baat to cricket stadium inaugurations, he truly understands India's soul. Jai Hind! 🚩
I'm genuinely curious why we celebrate these milestones so much. What matters is what has actually changed for ordinary people. Yes, roads are better, but farmers are still struggling, and education needs more investment. Let's not get carried away by just numbers and records. The real test is the quality of life for every Indian.
Ashwini Vaishnaw ji is a gem of a minister - so humble, always working behind the scenes. And PM Modi's vision for a developed India (Viksit Bharat 2047) gives me hope. The UPI revolution alone has transformed our economy. Many more years of progress ahead! 💪
As someone born in 1990, I've seen many governments come and go. Modi's tenure has definitely brought stability and decisiveness. But let's not forget - democracy is about checks and balances too. A humble request to the opposition to be constructive rather than just opposing for the sake
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