Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the longest-serving head of a government, completing 8,931 days in office. He surpassed the previous record held by Pawan Kumar Chamling who served as Sikkim’s chief minister for over 24 years, remaining 8930 days in office.PM Modi served as the chief minister of Gujarat for over 13 years from October 7, 2001 to May 21, 2014. During this period, he became the longest-serving chief minister of the state, winning four consecutive terms in 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2012.He later assumed office as the Prime Minister of India in 2014 and has since been re-elected in 2019 and 2024, making him a three-term PM.Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated PM Modi for achieving a significant milestone in his long public service.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now the longest-serving head of a government in India. Pure devotion to the nation and its people defines PM Modi Ji. From his unwavering commitment as the Chief Minister of Gujarat to his dedicated leadership as the Prime Minister, his life has been a continuous journey of service,” Singh wrote in a post on X.Home minister Amit Shah called PM Modi’s service in governance as ‘hard work and unwavering commitment.’In a post on X, Shah wrote: “A milestone rooted in service, hard work and unwavering commitment. Today, PM Narendra Modi ji surpasses the 8,930-day record of former Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling, becoming the longest-serving head of a government in India. PM Modi Ji’s 8,931 days in public life, first as Gujarat CM and now as Prime Minister reflect a deep dedication to nation-first governance, integrity in action, and tireless service to every citizen. A rare legacy built on unprecedented trust and unparalleled Seva.”The milestone comes alongside PM Modi’s growing global digital presence. Earlier, he became the first world leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram. He has more than double the followers of US President Donald Trump, who has over 43 million followers.
