President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on achieving the milestone of becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office. In a formal letter, she noted that the achievement reflected the consistent trust placed in his leadership by voters across successive elections.
She observed that the role of Prime Minister demands exceptional dedication, resilience, and perseverance, describing it as one of the most challenging responsibilities in public life. According to her, the milestone represented not only the duration of service but also the strong confidence citizens have repeatedly shown in his leadership.
The President highlighted that India has undergone significant transformation across multiple sectors over the past 12 years. She pointed to increased participation of women in financial inclusion initiatives and emphasized the growing use of digital technology in governance, which she said has improved transparency, accountability, and efficiency in delivering public services.
She further noted that welfare schemes have reached citizens more effectively, strengthening trust between the government and the people. Development initiatives, she said, have increasingly focused on public participation, dignity, and equal opportunity, particularly in areas such as poverty alleviation, healthcare, agriculture, and support for the middle class.
Among key programmes, she specifically mentioned the PM-JANMAN initiative for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), calling it a significant effort to ensure that development benefits reach some of the most marginalized communities. She also highlighted ongoing improvements in infrastructure and development outcomes in eastern and northeastern regions of the country.
President Murmu also described Prime Minister Modi’s journey from modest beginnings to the highest elected office as an inspiring reflection of India’s democratic system. She said it demonstrated that public life remains accessible to those committed to service, hard work, and dedication.
Concluding her message, she expressed confidence that under his leadership, India would continue progressing toward the national goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat, reinforcing the vision of a self-reliant and developed nation.
