Narendra Modi Sets Record as India's Longest-Serving Prime Minister

Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) created a record for being the longest-serving prime minister in the country. PM Modi completes 12 years as the head of the central government today. On Wednesday, Narendra Modi's tenure as prime minister became 4,399 days, making him the longest-serving prime minister. India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru took office in 1947. Won India's first election in 1951-52 and remained in office until his death in 1964. India's first woman prime minister Indira Gandhi's tenure was a little less than 16 years, but she held the office for 2 separate terms. The Modi government has eliminated Naxals in 12 years. Revolutionized welfare schemes. Created systems like the JAM trinity and UPI. Improved rail, road and airport infrastructure and reshaped India's defence and nuclear policy. In addition, Operation Sindoor successfully taught Modi a lesson in Pakistani terrorism. Modi also led the country through the devastating West Bengal War.