US envoy Sergio Gor congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister
New Delhi, June 10
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected head of government, terming the achievement a "powerful testament to his decades of dedicated public service and leadership".
"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."
PM Modi on Wednesday became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the Central government.
He 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, the Noida International Airport, Namo Bharat RRTS, and the Ganga Expressway.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will hold a crucial meeting in the national capital on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of 12 years of the NDA government at the Centre and to mark Prime Minister Modi becoming India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister.
The meeting, scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, is expected to witness the participation of Prime Minister Modi, top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from all 22 NDA-ruled states and Union Territories, as well as leaders of the alliance's constituent parties.
According to sources, the NDA is likely to adopt a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Modi on achieving the historic milestone of surpassing the record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Senior Union ministers, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will attend the event along with other prominent NDA leaders.
The meeting is expected to focus on the alliance's achievements, future policy priorities, and political roadmap. Key discussions are likely to revolve around governance initiatives, development programmes, and preparations for upcoming electoral challenges.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who has lived in India for work for 5 years, I've seen the transformation firsthand. The US recognizing Modi's leadership is significant. But it's the daily lives of ordinary Indians that have improved - better roads, faster trains, and more global business opportunities.
Impressive achievement indeed! But let's also acknowledge that democracy is about continuous improvement. While infrastructure has progressed, we still need to focus on employment and inflation for the common man. Constructive criticism is part of a healthy democracy.
US envoy's congratulations show the strong bilateral relationship between our countries. Modi's tenure has been marked by bold decisions like demonetization and GST which had mixed results but showed willingness to reform. Interesting times ahead for India-US partnership.
From my village in UP to the Kartavya Path, the development is visible. My father says he never thought he'd see bullet trains and expressways in his lifetime. Modi has given India a new identity. But we must ensure this progress reaches every last village. 🇮🇳
12 years is indeed a long time in politics. While I appreciate the infrastructure push, I wish there was more emphasis on educational reforms and healthcare. The Statue of Unity is great but we also need better primary schools in rural areas. Still, congratulations on the milestone.
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