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Written By: Victor Dasgupta Updated by: Victor Dasgupta
Updated Date:June 10, 2026 5:26 PM IST

BJP president Nitin Nabin inaugurated an exhibition at the party headquarters here to showcase the achievements of the NDA government over the past 12 years.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India's longest-serving elected prime minister, marking 12 years at the helm of the central government. During this period, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) became the national political hegemon, expanding to newer regions, and attracting support from myriad communities.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from BJP-ruled and NDA-governed states. Sources also indicated that a significant reshuffle of the Union Cabinet could follow soon after the gathering. The NDA government completed 12 years in office on May 26, with the BJP and its allies planning a series of outreach campaigns and public programmes to mark the occasion. The celebrations are also expected to underline Modi's position as the longest-serving prime minister in the NDA era.

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Nitin Nabin inaugurates exhibition on 12 years of Modi government:

BJP president Nitin Nabin inaugurated an exhibition at the party headquarters here to showcase the achievements of the NDA government over the past 12 years. According to the BJP, the exhibition highlighted the government's major welfare initiatives since 2014, such as measures towards poverty alleviation, social justice, women's empowerment, youth development, infrastructure expansion, digital transformation and the goal of building a developed India.

Nabin said India has set new benchmarks in service, good governance and welfare of the poor in these 12 years. "The government, guided by the principle of 'Antyodaya', has worked to ensure that the benefits of development reach the last person in society," he said in a statement. Nibin said the government took several initiatives to empower women, youth, farmers, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and other disadvantaged sections. "India is moving forward with confidence towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', with every citizen participating in this transformative journey," he said.

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Jun 10, 2026 2:03 PM IST

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PM Modi Live: Vice-President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, extends his heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister. The official X account of CP Radhakrishnan tweets - "...This historic milestone is not merely a measure of time in office, but a reflection of a transformative era in our national development journey. Bharat has witnessed remarkable progress under his visionary leadership across every sphere from economic growth and infrastructure expansion to social empowerment and technological advancement; from enhanced global stature to a renaissance of our civilizational consciousness..."

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PM Modi Live: The government revoked Article 370, removing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and reorganising the region into Union Territories.

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PM Modi Live: With the Digital India campaign, the Modi government transformed governance and public services through digital platforms, online payments, e-governance, and internet connectivity.

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PM Modi Live: In the last 12 years, India moved forward with renewed confidence across sectors, including infrastructure, the digital revolution, women’s empowerment, farmer welfare and global outreach.

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PM Modi Live: Data shows that financial inclusion efforts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana have led to the opening of more than 58 crore bank accounts, with total deposits crossing nearly ₹3 lakh crore. Under the PM SVANidhi scheme, more than Rs 18,600 crore has been disbursed through over 1.15 crore micro-loans to support urban street vendors.

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PM Modi Live: Over the last 12 years, more than 32 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened for women, while the empowerment of rural women has been strengthened through over 91 lakh self-help groups.

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PM Modi Live: While Nehru was India’s first prime minister, who served for 16 years and 286 days until his death, PM Modi is the longest-serving head of an elected government (combining his time as prime minister and Gujarat chief minister).

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PM Modi Live: PM Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru’s record to become India’s longest-serving continuously elected prime minister, reaching a 4,399-day milestone in office.

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