Cabinet passes resolution praising PM Modi’s tenure record

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a standing ovation from the Union Ministers during a cabinet meeting in New Delhi. The cabinet passed a resolution applauding PM Modi for being the longest-serving elected Prime Minister on June 10, 2026. Photo: Handout via PTI

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of the country, surpassing the previous record held by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who served for 4,398 continuous days from 1952 to 1964.

At a press briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the occasion stood as a symbol of India’s democratic consciousness, public trust, and the power of public participation, reflecting the unprecedented support bestowed by the people upon a leader guided by the “nation first” resolve.

The Cabinet adopted resolutions expressing gratitude for the work done under his leadership for the welfare and empowerment of the poor and the marginalised, and appreciated his policies that have enabled over 25 crore poor people to defeat poverty, and his efforts for inclusive growth and social justice. It praises his leadership in strengthening national security and protecting India’s interests and extended its full support for his resolve in building a “Viksit Bharat (Developed India)”.

The adopted resolution concluded by extending best wishes for Mr. Modi’s excellent health and long life. “It firmly expresses absolute confidence that under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, India will continue to achieve new heights as a self-reliant, secure, prosperous, and glorious nation, strongly paving the way to becoming a developed nation by 2047,” said a government release.

The resolution underscored that the “political stability, dynamic governance, and far-sighted policies of the last 12 years have transformed India into the world’s fastest-growing large economy”.

The text highlighted that Mr. Modi’s achievement coincided with the National Democratic