🇮🇳 Current Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi has been serving as the Prime Minister of India since 26 May 2014, making him the 14th Prime Minister of the country. He was re-elected for a third consecutive term and took the oath of office again on 9 June 2024.
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As of 25 July 2025, Modi has already:
- Surpassed Indira Gandhi’s record of 4,077 consecutive days.
- Completed 4,078 days, making him the second longest-serving PM in Indian history.
🧭 Key Highlights of His Leadership
- Economic Initiatives: Modi has championed programs like Make in India, Digital India, and Startup India to boost innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Social Campaigns: His government launched Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child), and Ayushman Bharat (healthcare for the poor).
- Global Diplomacy: Modi has played a prominent role in strengthening India's global presence through strategic partnerships and international summits.
- Infrastructure Development: Major investments have been made in highways, railways, and urban development projects.
🧓 Legacy and Style
Modi is known for his dynamic and decisive leadership, often emphasizing nationalism, cultural pride, and economic reform. His speeches frequently blend emotional appeal with strategic vision, resonating with a wide spectrum of the Indian population.
🇮🇳 Jawaharlal Nehru is the longest-serving Prime Minister of India to date.
🕰️ Tenure Details
- Term: 15 August 1947 – 27 May 1964
- Duration: 16 years and 286 days
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
🧭 - Architect of Modern India: Nehru laid the foundation for India’s democratic institutions, secular governance, and mixed economy.
- Industrialization & Education: He established key institutions like the IITs and AIIMS, and promoted scientific temper.
- Foreign Policy: Nehru was a founding leader of the Non-Aligned Movement, keeping India independent of Cold War blocs.
🥈 As of July 2025, Narendra Modi has become the second longest-serving Prime Minister, surpassing Indira Gandhi:
- Modi’s tenure: Began on 26 May 2014 and continues
- Duration (as of July 2025): 11 years and 60 days, with over 4,078 consecutive days in office
Narendra Modi began his tenure on 26 May 2014.To surpass Nehru’s record, Modi would need to serve 6,203 days in office.
That milestone falls on 21 February 2031, assuming uninterrupted service.