Congratulatory messages continued to pour in from leaders across the world for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has become India’s longest-serving democratically elected prime minister with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor | “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!"
US Senator John Cornyn, co-chair of Senate India Caucus | “From lifting 250 million out of poverty to making India the world’s fastest-growing major economy, PM Modi’s tenure has been nothing short of transformational. The US-India partnership has never been stronger."
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov | "During the rule of Modi, 250 million people have been pulled out of poverty. This is a very important indicator for India."
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung | “Over a long period of time, you have led India’s growth and development and played an important role in elevating India’s stature in the international community. I believe this achievement is a result that demonstrates the trust of the Indian people in your leadership."
PM Narendra Modi with European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen. (Photo courtesy: X@vonderleyen)
European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen | “Dear Modi, today you’re becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister India has had. Congratulations! With you, India not only landed on the moon, it is shooting for the stars. And so is our friendship."
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and PM Narendra Modi. (Photo courtesy: X@GiorgiaMeloni)
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni | “Congratulations to Narendra Modi, who today becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India."
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake | "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."
