Modi Marks Historic Milestone as India's Longest-Serving PM at NDA Conclave

In a landmark event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially become India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record. This achievement was celebrated during a conclave marking the NDA's 12 years in power, attended by key leaders and representatives from various states. Modi's tenure, which began in 2014, has now reached 4,399 days, setting a new standard in Indian politics. The gathering highlighted the coalition's achievements and the significance of this milestone in the context of India's governance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 10, 2026, 22:18 IST

Celebrating 12 Years of NDA Governance

New Delhi: On Wednesday, a significant gathering of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was convened to celebrate the coalition's 12 years in power and to acknowledge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's achievement as India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.

The meeting took place at Bharat Mandapam, attended by Prime Minister Modi, key BJP figures, and representatives from all NDA member parties.

Chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from all 22 states and Union Territories governed by the NDA were also present, alongside leaders from various alliance partners.

During this event, Modi surpassed the previous record held by Jawaharlal Nehru, becoming the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister in India's history.

He exceeded Nehru's tenure of 4,398 days, which was based on his time in office following the 1952 elections. Nehru's earlier period from 1947 to 1952 was as the head of an interim government before elections were conducted.

Although former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served over 14 years, her time in office was not continuous, unlike Modi's.

With a total of 4,399 days in office, Modi has now set a new benchmark for continuously elected prime ministers in India.

Modi first assumed the role of Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, following a decisive electoral victory. He was re-elected in 2019 with an even larger mandate, beginning his second term on May 30 of that year, and his third consecutive term commenced on June 9, 2024.

The conclave was also attended by prominent BJP leaders, including President Nitin Nabin, Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari, among others.

Union ministers from NDA allies, such as K Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP), Rajiv Ranjan Singh (JDU), H D Kumaraswamy (JDS), and Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal-Soneylal), were also part of this important meeting.