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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister. Modi reached the milestone of becoming India's longest-serving prime minister on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. "Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister And a Great One he is," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him," he said.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest continuously serving elected PM. The Union Cabinet members also gave the prime minister a standing ovation. Modi on Wednesday became the longest continuously serving elected prime minister of India, breaking the record of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. On May 26, 2014, Modi took charge as India's prime minister with a landslide victory. He got re-elected with a bigger mandate in 2019 and his second term began on May 30 of the same year. His third consecutive term started on June 9, 2024.
World Leaders on Wednesday greeted Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, praising his leadership and dedication to public service. Narendra Modi reached the milestone of becoming India's longest-serving prime minister on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison congratulated PM Modi and praised him for transforming India's economy. "Warm congratulations to PM @narendramodi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. A true statesman who has transformed India's economy and standing in the world. Proud of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership we built together," Morrison posted on social media on Wednesday. Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, praised Modi for his years of dedicated public service and leadership in advancing India's development. "This achievement stands as a testament to his years
The Congress on Friday said the "nefarious attempt" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to link their "dangerous delimitation proposals" to women's reservation has been decisively defeated in the Lok Sabha, and asserted that it was a win for democracy and the Constitution. The opposition party said the defeat also calls into question the legitimacy of "the non-biological, non-grihasthi PM." In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The nefarious and mischievous attempt of the PM and HM to link their dangerous delimitation proposals to women's reservation (that had already been settled) has been decisively defeated in the Lok Sabha." "This is a win for our democracy, our federalism, and the Constitution. This also calls into question the legitimacy of the non-biological, non-grihasthi PM," Ramesh said. The next steps for the Modi Government are clear -- they should implement 33 per cent reservation for wome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said radio is a medium that is a trusted voice for people, be it in remote villages or bustling cities, and it has delivered timely information, amplified talent and encouraged creativity. The prime minister said World Radio Day -- celebrated on February 13 each year-- is an occasion acknowledge the efforts of all those associated with this medium. "World Radio Day is about celebrating a medium that is a trusted voice for people, be it in remote villages or bustling cities. For years, the radio has delivered timely information, amplified talent and encouraged creativity," he said on X. The prime minister said through his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address that he has experienced the potential of the radio firsthand in bringing out the societal strength of the people of the country. "This month's programme will take place on Sunday, 22nd February," he said. Mann Ki Baat began in October 2014, a few months after Modi assumed the charge of the
Gaming is not just a hobby but a skill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told students on Friday as he cautioned them against games that involve online betting. Interacting with school students during his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', Modi said gaming can be a meaningful skill and career path if pursued with focus, balance and ethical values. He, however, warned students against games that involve online betting. "...Gaming is not just a hobby; it is a skill, it involves speed as well. So it is good for development. Try to find your expertise by choosing better quality gaming," he said. Modi said gaming contributes to self-development and urged students to "focus on building expertise" in high-quality gaming and balance studies. He cautioned against gambling in gaming, noting that laws have been enacted to prevent such practices. "Don't just waste time because the internet is cheap in India. I have made a law against betting. We will not let that happen..." To a student who asked abo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to pay a two-day visit to Assam from Saturday, during which he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several projects and address public meetings. The PM, inter alia, will inaugurate the Rs 4,000 crore new terminal of the Guwahati airport, which, he said, will give a major boost to Assam's infrastructure. During the visit, he will also pay homage to the martyrs of the Assam movement, a six-year-long violent anti-foreigner agitation that began in 1979. 'I will reach Guwahati, Assam tomorrow, 20th December. In the afternoon, the new terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport will be inaugurated. This is a major boost to Assam's infrastructure. Increased capacity means better Ease of Living' and a boost for commerce as well as tourism,' Modi said in a post on X. Replying to the post, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the people of Assam were eagerly awaiting his arrival and the inauguration of