Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi created history on Sunday by becoming the longest-serving head of government in India, surpassing former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling.

With 8,931 days in office, counting his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister, Modi overtook Chamling’s record of 8,930 days.

The milestone marks a significant achievement in Indian politics, reflecting Modi’s long-standing leadership at both state and national levels.

Born in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi rose through the ranks of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and later the Bharatiya Janata Party. He became Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and served for over a decade before assuming office as Prime Minister in 2014.

He continues to hold the distinction of being Gujarat’s longest-serving Chief Minister and is the first Prime Minister born after Independence.

Since 2014, Modi has led his party to three consecutive Lok Sabha victories in 2014, 2019 and 2024, reinforcing his position as one of India’s most enduring political leaders.

In July 2025, Modi surpassed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to become the second-longest-serving Prime Minister in consecutive terms. However, the record for the longest uninterrupted tenure remains with Jawaharlal Nehru.

Modi is also the first non-Congress leader to complete two full terms and return to power twice with a clear majority, underlining his sustained public mandate.