Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving democratically elected PM on Tuesday, breaking the previous record held by Jawaharlal Nehru, and registering an important landmark in Indian politics.
His accomplishment attracted congratulations from many international personalities for his governance and India's rising stature internationally.
Narendra Modi, who became prime minister for the first time in May 2014 and for the third successive time in 2024, has seen some major changes during his rule as far as India's economy, diplomacy, and society are concerned. India has become the world’s fifth-biggest economy and India has made an important place in international platforms, representing the voices of the Global South.
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Global leaders mark the milestone
According to the message dated June 8th, Dissanayake described the milestone as not just years in office, but also citizen trust in Modi's leadership. There have been strong relations between India and Sri Lanka in recent years, especially after India helped Sri Lanka during its economic crisis in 2022.
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape, congratulated Modi with a video message, describing him as a "role model" and emphasising the progress that India made under his leadership. Specifically, he mentioned the efforts toward poverty eradication and economic growth.
It should be noted that the statement comes amid increased involvement of India with Pacific Island countries; relations were strengthened following Modi's 2023 trip to Papua New Guinea.
Also praising Modi's leadership was Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. She pointed out India's growing significance on the global stage, emphasising how he has come from a poor background and became the leader of the largest democracy for three consecutive terms.
Relations between India and Trinidad and Tobago have been strengthened during Modi's visit to the Caribbean nation in 2025, which marked the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in more than two decades.
Focus on India's growing global role
The messages received by the leaders around the world indicate a greater appreciation of India’s growing role diplomatically and economically in recent years under the regime of Modi.
Over the past decade, India has grown into a powerful country that plays an active part in all kinds of international affairs in matters like global economic growth, supply chain and geopolitical stability.
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As Modi embarks on the new period of his third tenure, all the focus will be on India’s future plans concerning its economy, partnership and its involvement in shaping the global discourse on development and governance.
The achievement is another step forward for Modi, putting him on top of India’s list of elected Prime Ministers with the longest tenure.
FAQs
Q1. What record has PM Narendra Modi achieved?
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created a record as he became the nation’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Q2. Who congratulated PM Modi among the world leaders?
Some of the leaders that extended their congratulations on the occasion include the presidents of Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, and Trinidad and Tobago.
