Central Minister Piyush Goyal and NDMC Vice-President Kuljeet Singh Chahal performed a special puja in Delhi to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year tenure [1].
The ceremony highlights the political significance of Modi's leadership duration and his status as the longest-serving consecutive prime minister in Indian history.
The event took place in May 2026 at a venue under the jurisdiction of the National Development and Management Council [1]. The commemoration follows the anniversary of Modi's first oath of office, which occurred on May 26, 2014 [2].
During the ceremony, Goyal praised the current trajectory of the nation. He said it is a matter of great pride for everyone that India is reaching new heights under the skilled leadership of Prime Minister Modi, and expressed confidence that his popularity would continue to grow both within the country and globally [1].
Other government officials also noted the historical nature of the period. Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the 12-year span was the "golden era of India's reconstruction" [2].
The special puja and aarti were designed to celebrate the perceived progress the country has made since 2014. The event served as a public acknowledgment of the administration's longevity, and the stability of its leadership over more than a decade [1], [2].
“India is reaching new heights under the skilled leadership of Prime Minister Modi”
The celebration of a 12-year tenure emphasizes the consolidation of power within the current administration. By framing this period as a 'golden era,' the government is utilizing cultural and religious ceremonies to reinforce a narrative of national rebirth and unprecedented stability, linking the identity of the state's progress directly to the longevity of the Prime Minister's leadership.
