U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister [1].
The milestone underscores the enduring diplomatic partnership between the two nations and recognizes the stability of Modi's leadership over more than a decade.
Modi has served 12 years [2] as prime minister, a period totaling 4,399 days [2]. In reaching this mark, Modi surpassed the previous record held by Jawaharlal Nehru [3].
President Trump issued the congratulatory message from the United States, which was later referenced by media outlets in New Delhi [1]. In a statement shared via Times Now, Trump said Modi is a friend and described him as a "Great One" [1].
"Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest‑serving Prime Minister – And a Great One he is!" Trump said [1].
Trump praised the Indian leader's personal attributes in separate communications. He said Modi is "a strong, healthy, and wise man" [4].
The Indian cabinet also hailed the historic tenure [1]. The achievement marks a significant political shift in India, as Modi becomes the first elected leader to maintain power for this duration [3].
“"Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest‑serving Prime Minister"”
Modi's ascension to the position of longest-serving elected prime minister signals a consolidation of political power in India that surpasses the era of Jawaharlal Nehru. The public endorsement from President Trump reinforces a strategic alignment between the U.S. and India, emphasizing personal rapport between leaders as a cornerstone of their bilateral diplomatic relations.
