BJP leaders held special pujas, havan, and aarti ceremonies across India on May 10, 2024, to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's record tenure [1, 2].
The celebrations mark a significant political milestone as Modi became the longest-serving elected prime minister in the history of the country. By surpassing the previous record, he cements a legacy of electoral dominance and prolonged leadership within the Indian political system.
These religious ceremonies took place in temples across Delhi and various other locations nationwide [2]. The events involved a wide array of party officials, including ministers, members of parliament, and members of legislative assemblies [1]. Participants performed these rituals to pray for the continued health and long life of the prime minister [1].
The milestone was reached as Modi completed a tenure of 12 years [2]. Specifically, he surpassed the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,399 days as an elected prime minister [2].
Organizers said the day was a celebration of leadership and success. The use of traditional havan and aarti ceremonies across different states served to align the political achievement with cultural and spiritual practices. These events were coordinated to ensure a nationwide presence, reflecting the scale of the BJP's organizational reach during the milestone anniversary [1, 2].
“Modi became the longest-serving elected prime minister in the history of the country.”
The celebration of this milestone through religious rituals underscores the BJP's strategy of blending national political identity with cultural heritage. By explicitly comparing Modi's tenure to that of Jawaharlal Nehru, the party seeks to establish a new historical benchmark for leadership stability and electoral longevity in India.
