WASHINGTON, JUN 10 : US lawmakers, business leaders and members of the Indian diaspora have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, describing his leadership as transformative and pivotal in strengthening India’s global standing.
On Wednesday, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to become the country’s longest-serving elected head of government.
US Senator John Cornyn, Republican from Texas and co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, congratulated Modi on the milestone, calling it a testament to the trust reposed in him by 1.4 billion people across three democratic mandates.
“From lifting 250 million people 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,” Cornyn said in a post on X.
Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee also extended his greetings, stating that under Modi’s leadership, the India-US relationship has evolved into a comprehensive, global and strategic partnership.
American singer and supporter of India-US ties, Mary Millben, offered her congratulations, praising Modi’s diplomatic leadership and consistency in safeguarding India’s interests while strengthening bilateral relations with successive US administrations.
Nikesh Arora, Chief Executive Officer of Palo Alto Networks, also congratulated the Prime Minister, highlighting the confidence and support he has received from the Indian electorate over three consecutive terms.
Jawaharlal Nehru, who became India’s first elected Prime Minister after the 1952 general elections, served continuously from May 13, 1952, until his death on May 27, 1964, completing 4,398 days in office. His earlier tenure from 1947 to 1952 was as head of the interim government before India’s electoral process was formally established.
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served for nearly 14 years across two terms between 1966 and 1984, though her tenure was interrupted after she was voted out of office in the 1977 general elections following the Emergency period.
