Narendra Modi Becomes India’s Second-Longest Serving Prime Minister

On July 25, 2025, Modi completed 4,078 consecutive days in office, overtaking Gandhi’s unbroken stint of 4,077 days from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977.

This milestone places Modi just behind India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who served an unbroken term of 16 years and 286 days.

Born in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi rose through the ranks of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as Gujarat’s chief minister from 2001 to 2014. He then led the BJP to historic national victories in the 2014, 2019, and 2024 Lok Sabha elections, matching Nehru’s record of winning three consecutive general elections as prime minister.

Modi is the first Indian prime minister born after Independence and the longest-serving one from outside the Congress party. He is also the longest-serving PM from a non-Hindi-speaking state and the only non-Congress leader to complete two full terms and win a third with a clear Lok Sabha majority.

His continued leadership marks a significant era in Indian politics, shaping the country’s domestic and international policies. Modi is also the first sitting prime minister since Indira Gandhi in 1971 to return to office with a full majority.

As he continues into his third term, Modi’s growing legacy reflects both political longevity and transformative influence on India’s governance.