New Delhi, 22 March (H.S.):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has overtaken former Sikkim Chief Minister Pavan Kumar Chamling to become the longest‑serving head of an elected government in India. Crossing the 8,930‑day barrier that Chamling held as Sikkim’s CM, Modi has now completed 8,931 days in continuous leadership, combining his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and his present role as Prime Minister of India.

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya highlighted the milestone in a social media post on Sunday, 22 March, noting that Chamling had led Sikkim for 8,930 days, while Modi has now surpassed that mark with 8,931 days at the helm of state and central governments. Malviya called the achievement a reflection of more than two decades of uninterrupted public service and leadership, underscoring Modi’s sustained presence at the country’s political helm.

The spokesperson listed several distinct records linked to Modi’s career. He pointed out that Modi is the longest‑serving Chief Minister of Gujarat and the only Prime Minister of the country to have served as chief minister for the longest period in a state. Malviya also noted that Modi is the first Prime Minister of India born after Independence, having assumed office for the first time in 2014 and going on to win successive Lok Sabha elections in 2019 and 2024 as well.

Party leaders described the 8,931‑day milestone as a unique chapter in Indian political history, reinforcing Modi’s image as a continuity‑driven leader who has steered multiple governments over an extended period.

The BJP has framed the achievement as a symbol of public trust and stable governance, even as opposition parties continue to debate the broader implications of prolonged incumbency in a democratic setup.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar