Big NDA Meet On Wednesday As PM Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Prime Minister

India’s ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will convene a meeting on Wednesday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record as the longest-serving elected prime minister, with 4,399 days in office. The meeting, scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, will be attended by chief ministers, deputy chief ministers, and senior leaders from 22 NDA-governed states and territories, alongside representatives from 35 alliance parties. Union ministers like Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nitin Gadkari will also participate, alongside leaders from NDA constituents such as TDP’s K. Ram Mohan Naidu and JDU’s Rajiv Ranjan Singh. The agenda includes adopting a resolution praising Modi’s leadership and discussing strategies to enhance ‘Ease of Living,’ ‘Ease of Doing Business,’ and reforms toward achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047. Leaders will review national development programs, infrastructure initiatives, and synergy between state and central governments on ongoing schemes. The meeting aims to showcase NDA unity and acknowledge Modi’s contributions to governance and national progress over the past decade. Modi will formally break Nehru’s record on June 10, following his third consecutive term beginning on June 9, 2024, though the BJP lacks a majority in this term. His tenure began in 2014 after a landslide victory, with re-election in 2019 securing a stronger mandate. While Indira Gandhi’s 14-year tenure was longer, it was not continuous, making Modi’s achievement historic as the longest uninterrupted elected premiership. BJP leaders will also participate in special prayer programs across Delhi, including events at Jhandewalan Temple, Birla Mandir, and Hanuman Mandir in Karol Bagh, to celebrate Modi’s milestone. The meeting is chaired by BJP president Nitin Gadkari, emphasizing collective strength and shared governance goals. Discussions will prioritize infrastructure, economic reforms, and collaborative state-Centre initiatives to drive national development.