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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India's history in terms of continuous tenure, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office and surpassing the previous record of 4,398 days held by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Marking the occasion, the Union Cabinet adopted a resolution congratulating Modi and describing June 10, 2026 as a significant day in the country's democratic journey. The Cabinet said the achievement reflects the confidence reposed in him by the people and comes as the NDA government completes 12 years under his leadership. The resolution noted that Modi is also approaching 25 years of uninterrupted service as Head of Government, counting his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister.