Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended her congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday as he became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India's history. She expressed optimism about further deepening bilateral ties between the two nations.
Meloni's Message on X
In a post on X, Meloni wrote: "Congratulations to @narendramodi who today becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India." She recalled their recent meeting in Rome, stating: "It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch together a Special Strategic Partnership that looks to the future to create new opportunities for our Nations and our peoples." The Italian leader also shared a message in Italian, reiterating the same sentiments.
Global Leaders Join in Congratulating PM Modi
Meloni joins a list of global leaders who have commended PM Modi on this historic milestone. European Council Chief Antonio Costa also congratulated the Indian Prime Minister, highlighting how under his "visionary leadership," relations between the European Union and India have grown stronger than ever. Costa recalled the historic EU-India summit held earlier this year and expressed his eagerness for continued cooperation, partnership, and friendship.
PM Modi's Historic Achievement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved this milestone by completing 12 years at the helm of the central government, marking 4,399 days in office. This tenure has seen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge as the dominant force in Indian politics, expanding its reach to new regions and garnering support from diverse communities. Modi now holds the record for the longest continuously serving elected premier, surpassing the tenure of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who served from 1947 until his death in 1964. Indira Gandhi, India's first woman Prime Minister, served for nearly 16 years but across two non-consecutive stints.
The achievement underscores the sustained public trust in Modi's leadership and his government's policies over the past decade.
