A Historic Milestone in Modi’s Tenure
On July 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,078 consecutive days in office, surpassing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s record of 4,077 uninterrupted days (served from January 24, 1966 to March 24, 1977) 0. This makes Modi the second‑longest continuously serving PM in India’s history, behind only Jawaharlal Nehru.
Timeline & Tenure Details
Modi first assumed office on May 26, 2014. He was re‑elected in 2019 and again in 2024, making him the first non-Congress PM to win three consecutive Lok Sabha terms 1. As of this milestone, he has served 11 years and 60 days in uninterrupted tenure 2.
Record Comparisons
– Jawaharlal Nehru: longest uninterrupted premiership – 16 years, 286 days (Aug 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964) 3.
– Indira Gandhi: second-longest before Modi – 4,077 days from January 1966 to March 1977 4.
– Narendra Modi: now second-longest – 4,078 consecutive days as of July 25, 2025.
Key Distinctions & Trivia
Modi is the first Prime Minister born after India’s 1947 independence, the longest-serving non-Congress PM, and the first from a non–Hindi-speaking state to serve two full terms and win three majorities on his own 5. Including his tenure as Gujarat CM (2002–2014) and PM, Modi has led democratically elected governments for nearly 24 years, a record across executive leadership roles 6.
Trivia for Quiz Enthusiasts
Trivia lovers: Who holds the title of India’s longest continuous-serving Prime Minister? Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru (~16 years 286 days). And which PM served 4,078 consecutive days as of July 2025? Answer: Narendra Modi.
Source: International Business Times