BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha performed a special puja in Delhi to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year anniversary in office [1].

The milestone is significant because Modi has now surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru to become the longest continuously serving elected prime minister in the history of India [2].

The ceremony took place on a Wednesday in May 2026 in the Rajinder Nagar area of Delhi [2]. The event served as a celebration of the administration's tenure and the historic nature of the prime minister's record [1].

Supporters of the government have linked this period of leadership to significant economic growth. Reports indicate that India's economy reached a valuation of $4.18 trillion during this 12-year period [3].

The celebration follows a broader effort by the BJP to highlight the achievements of the administration. This includes a nationwide campaign launched in May 2026 to commemorate the 12 years of the Modi government [4].

Chadha's performance of the puja reflects the intersection of religious tradition and political celebration common within the party's outreach. The event highlighted the prime minister's status as the first prime minister born in a free India to reach such a tenure [3].

“Modi has now surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru to become the longest continuously serving elected prime minister”

The transition of the record from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi symbolizes a shift in the historical narrative of Indian leadership. By framing the 12-year anniversary through both religious ritual and economic data, the BJP is consolidating a legacy of stability and growth to reinforce its political mandate.