Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister on 10 June 2026, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 4,398 continuous days held by Jawaharlal Nehru, who served as an elected prime minister from 1952 to 1964. Modi first took the oath of office on 26 May 2014 and is currently serving his third consecutive term.
Modi is the first non-Congress prime minister to complete two consecutive full-majority terms and the first prime minister since Nehru to secure victory in three successive Lok Sabha elections as the incumbent leader. The 10 June milestone specifically refers to his tenure as an elected prime minister, a category that commences from the date of the first post-election oath following a general election. Nehru continues to hold the record for the longest overall tenure as prime minister, having served from 15 August 1947 until his death on 27 May 1964.
Earlier records also stand. In March 2026, Modi became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India overall, surpassing former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office for 8,930 days. Modi completed 8,931 days in public leadership, combining his tenures as chief minister of Gujarat and as prime minister.
Cabinet Resolution
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution on 10 June 2026, marking the date as a historic milestone in the journey of Indian democracy. The resolution described the occasion as a symbol of India’s democratic consciousness, public trust, and the power of public participation. It also noted that it is after six decades that the country has given a mandate to the NDA government for a third consecutive term.
Cabinet members gave the Prime Minister a standing ovation at the meeting. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared a video of the occasion on its official channels.
International Congratulations
World leaders from several countries extended their congratulations to the Prime Minister ahead of and on the occasion.
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, in a letter dated 8 June 2026, wrote, “This milestone is a testament not only to your years in office, but also to the trust and confidence that the people of the world’s largest democracy have repeatedly placed in your leadership.”
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, in a personal video message, stated, “Lifting over 200 million people out of poverty to good life today is an amazing feat.”
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar noted that “under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has evolved as a leading voice on global matters.”
Other world leaders also posted congratulatory messages. These included US President Donald Trump; Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney; Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz; Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis; Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez; Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Russia’s Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Kenya’s President William Ruto, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu, Mongolia’s President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung, and the EU Council President António Costa.
