Modi breaks the 8,930-day record of former Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling as head of a government
PM Modi’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 Narendra Modi 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
NEW DELHI, MARCH 22, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of a government in India. He said that PM Modi has surpassed the 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 Amit Shah said “A milestone rooted in service, hard work and unwavering commitment. Today, PM 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.”
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 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.”
Narendra Modi first assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and continued in the role until May 21, 2014, leading the state for more than 13 years before moving to national politics.
He was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014, becoming the first non-Congress leader to secure a full majority in the Lok Sabha. He later became the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete two full terms in office and return for a third consecutive term.
He is also the first Prime Minister of India to have been born after Independence and has secured victory in three consecutive Lok Sabha elections in 2014, 2019 and 2024, a feat that underscores political longevity and sustained public mandate.
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