PM Modi Made History, Surpassing Nehru’s record

June 10, 2026, has been recorded as a significant milestone in the history of Indian politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India in continuous service. In doing so, he has surpassed the record of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

PM Modi has now completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister. Previously, this record was held by Nehru, who served continuously as the elected Prime Minister for 4,398 days, from May 1952—after India’s first general election—until May 27, 1964.

It is worth noting that after India gained independence, Jawaharlal Nehru served as Prime Minister from 1947 to 1952 as the head of the interim government. However, since India’s first general election took place in 1951–52, the calculation of his tenure as an elected Prime Minister begins in May 1952.

According to political analysts, PM Modi’s achievement is especially significant because it represents a record for a continuous and elected tenure. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served for a total of about 14 years, but her tenure was not continuous.

With this milestone, the Modi government has also completed 12 years in power at the Centre.

During the Modi government’s 12 years in power, several major political and policy decisions were undertaken. These include the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the expansion of digital payment systems, infrastructure development, and the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative, among others.
(updated on 0010 hrs betweeen 9th and 10 june 2026)