PM Narendra Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister in uninterrupted tenure, surpassing the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru. Several world leaders congratulated him on achieving this historic milestone.

Key Points:

Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister for the first time on 26 May 2014.

He surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,077 consecutive days as an elected Prime Minister.

Modi is the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete three consecutive terms in office.

He became the longest-serving Prime Minister from a non-Congress party.

He has served as Prime Minister continuously since 2014.

Several world leaders extended greetings and congratulatory messages on the achievement.

Before becoming Prime Minister, Narendra Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.

He is currently serving his third consecutive term as Prime Minister.

Prime Ministers of India

Jawaharlal Nehru

First Prime Minister of India.

Served from 15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964.

Longest-serving Prime Minister overall.

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister since 26 May 2014.

Longest-serving elected Prime Minister in uninterrupted tenure.

First non-Congress Prime Minister to complete three consecutive terms.

Prime Minister of India

Head of the Government of India.

Appointed by the President of India.

Leader of the Council of Ministers.

Principal adviser to the President.

Chairperson of NITI Aayog.

Council of Ministers

Constitutional Basis: Articles 74 and 75.

Headed by the Prime Minister.

Collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

Aids and advises the President of India.

Exam Focus Points (Quick Revision Notes):

Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister in uninterrupted tenure.

Previous Record Holder → Jawaharlal Nehru

Nehru's Record → 4,077 consecutive days as elected Prime Minister

Narendra Modi's First Oath as Prime Minister → 26 May 2014

First Non-Congress Prime Minister to Complete → Three Consecutive Terms

Longest-Serving Prime Minister from → Non-Congress Party

Previous Position → Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001–2014)

Prime Minister Appointed By → President of India

Constitutional Basis of PM and Council of Ministers → Articles 74 and 75

Chairperson of → NITI Aayog

First Prime Minister of India → Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru's Tenure → 15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964

Council of Ministers Collectively Responsible To → Lok Sabha

Current President of India → Droupadi Murmu