Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India’s longest-serving head of government, totaling approximately 8,931 days, or 25 years in office, according to Hindustan Times and Times of India. This milestone surpasses the previous record held by Pawan Kumar Chamling, former Chief Minister of Sikkim, marking Modi’s sustained political dominance.
Modi’s tenure began in October 2001 when he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat, a position he held for over 13 years until May 2014. Since then, he has been serving as India’s Prime Minister, completing more than nine years in this national role, as detailed by Times of India.
Hindustan Times highlights that Modi is the first Prime Minister born after India’s independence and is now the third longest-serving leader overall when including all heads of government in the country’s history. His extended leadership spans significant shifts in India’s political landscape and governance.
This record-setting duration in office underscores the continuity and influence Modi wields in Indian politics, raising attention ahead of upcoming elections and policy decisions. Observers will be closely watching how his extended incumbency impacts the future trajectory of India’s political dynamics.
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