Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah says, today, PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji becomes the longest-serving head of a government in India
PM Modi Ji breaks 8,930-day record of former Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling as head of a government
PM Modi Ji's 8,931 days in public life reflect a deep dedication to nation-first governance, integrity in action, and tireless service to every citizen
The Modi era has transformed India unrecognizably, with rights to poor, development and pride
Fostering this new India required a lifetime's effort and PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji gave it
Serving the nation and its people without taking a holiday for more than 24 years manifests sheer commitment
People's trust, affection and support for him have only grown with every passing day
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22 MAR 2026 3:14PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has said that today, PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has become the longest-serving head of a government in India. He said that PM Modi Ji has surpassed 8,930-day record of former Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling to reach the milestone, rooted in service, hard work and unwavering commitment.
In his posts on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said “A milestone rooted in service, hard work and unwavering commitment. Today, PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji surpasses the 8,930-day record of former Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling, becoming the longest-serving head of a government in India. PM Modi Ji's 8,931 days in public life, first as Gujarat CM and now as Prime Minister reflect a deep dedication to nation-first governance, integrity in action, and tireless service to every citizen. A rare legacy built on unprecedented trust and unparalleled Seva.”
Shri Amit Shah said “Modi Ji’s decades of Seva have shaped an era of his own. Whether it is giving the poor their rights, setting new landmarks in development or enhancing the nation's pride on global platforms, the Modi era has transformed India unrecognisably. Fostering this new India required a lifetime's effort and PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji gave it. Serving the nation and its people without taking a holiday for more than 24 years is the manifestation of his sheer commitment. This explains the unprecedented affection he received from people, three times as Gujarat CM and three times as India's PM. People's trust, affection and support for him have only grown with every passing day.”
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