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PM Narendra Modi is set to break Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 days as an elected Prime Minister on June 10, completing 4,399 days in office.
Nehru served as India's first Prime Minister for a total of 6,130 days, including 1,732 days before being elected.
Modi's tenure highlights India's progress under his leadership.
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PM Narendra Modi will surpass Jawaharlal Nehru's record as the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India on June 10, 2023. Nehru, who served as India's first Prime Minister, held the position for a total of 6,130 days, of which 4,398 days were as an elected leader following the first Lok Sabha elections in 1952. Modi will complete 4,399 days as an elected Prime Minister, breaking Nehru's 64-year-old record.
Nehru's tenure began on August 15, 1947, and he served as Prime Minister until May 13, 1952, before being elected in the 1952 general elections. During his time, Nehru laid the foundation for institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, and ISRO, steering India towards modernization. Similarly, Modi's leadership has been marked by rapid development and India's growing global influence.
In Parliament, PM Modi has referenced Nehru's speeches and policies on multiple occasions. On February 8, 2022, he highlighted Nehru's remarks on inflation and global events affecting India. On February 9, 2023, Modi questioned why Nehru's descendants do not use the 'Nehru' surname, sparking debates. Additionally, Modi criticized Nehru's 1959 speech where he discussed India's work ethic, interpreting it as labeling Indians as lazy, though archival records suggest Nehru emphasized hard work and intelligence for progress.