NEW DELHI: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history and expressed confidence in further strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.
In a post on X, Giorgia Meloni wrote, “Congratulations to @narendramodi who today becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India.”
Recalling Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Rome, Giorgia Meloni highlighted the growing partnership between India and Italy and said, “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.”
Giorgia Meloni is among a number of world leaders who have extended greetings to Narendra Modi following the historic milestone.
European Council President Antonio Costa also congratulated Narendra Modi and praised the strengthening of relations between India and the European Union under his leadership.
Antonio Costa noted that ties between the European Union and India are stronger than ever under Narendra Modi’s “visionary leadership” and recalled the historic summit held earlier this year. He added, “I look forward to our continued cooperation, partnership and friendship.”
Narendra Modi on Wednesday achieved a significant milestone by becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
The achievement marks a new chapter in India’s political history, with Narendra Modi surpassing the record of 4,398 consecutive days held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, after the country’s first general election.
Over the course of his tenure, Narendra Modi has led the Bharatiya Janata Party’s expansion across the country, with the party strengthening its presence in new regions and broadening its support base among diverse sections of society.
While Jawaharlal Nehru assumed office in 1947 and subsequently won India’s first general election in 1951-52, serving until his death in 1964, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served for nearly 16 years across two separate terms in office.
The milestone has drawn congratulatory messages from political leaders, diplomats and dignitaries across the world, reflecting recognition of Narendra Modi’s long tenure and continued leadership of the world’s largest democracy.
