On June 10, 2026, Narendra Modi officially surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru as India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
He first took oath on May 26, 2014, marking his third consecutive term as Prime Minister.
Modi completed 4,399 days in office, surpassing Nehru’s 4,398-day record established between May 13, 1952, and May 27, 1964.
PM Modi’s Message to the Nation
Following this milestone, Modi addressed citizens via social media, emphasizing public service, humility, and good governance as democratic strengths.
He highlighted that dedication, responsibility, and consistent work earn citizens’ trust and sustain leadership credibility.
जनसेवा ही सुशासन की सबसे बड़ी कसौटी है। विनम्रता, समर्पण और कर्तव्यनिष्ठा के साथ निरंतर कार्य करने वाला व्यक्ति ही जनविश्वास अर्जित करता है।
सदानुरक्तप्रकृतिः प्रजापालनतत्परः।
विनीतात्मा हि नृपतिर्भूयसी श्रियमश्नुते॥ pic.twitter.com/mn0Ax0F8hs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2026
Additionally, Modi shared a Sanskrit shloka:
“सदानुरक्तप्रकृतिः प्रजापालनतत्परः। विनीतात्मा हि नृपतिर्भूयसी श्रियमश्नुते॥”
This underscores devotion and humility as essential qualities for leaders.
Electoral Mandates and Three Terms
Modi secured a historic mandate in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, taking office with a decisive majority.
In 2019, he won a larger mandate, commencing his second term on May 30, 2019.
After the 2024 elections, Modi began his third consecutive term on June 9, 2024, reinforcing his enduring political support.
