World leaders have hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership as he became India’s longest-serving elected PM, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
Congratulatory messages poured in from leaders across Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Trinidad & Tobago, the United States, and Israel, praising his governance, diplomacy, and India’s transformation under his tenure.
Australia’s former PM Scott Morrison described Modi as a “true statesman,” while Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim lauded his dedicated public service. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called him a trusted ally, and Sri Lanka’s President highlighted India’s economic and social transformation.
Papua New Guinea’s James Marape termed Modi a role model for lifting millions out of poverty, while Trinidad & Tobago’s Kamla Persad-Bissessar hailed India’s rise as a global voice. US Ambassador Sergio Gor called the milestone a testament to decades of public service, and Israel’s envoy Reuven Azar compared Modi’s reforms to Netanyahu’s vision.
The milestone surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru’s record, marking over 12 years of uninterrupted leadership, with global leaders emphasizing Modi’s role in amplifying the Global South’s voice and driving India’s economic transformation.
