Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Modi Becomes India's Second-Longest Serving Prime Minister
Imagine India has a leader, the Prime Minister, who helps run the country.
Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister for a long time, over 10 years!
He's now the second-longest serving leader in India's history, which is a big deal.
Only one other person has been in charge longer.
Modi has made changes like a new tax system and other big plans.
He is still in charge now, and if he stays in office long enough, he might even become the leader who has served the longest ever!
Narendra Modi has become the second-longest serving Prime Minister of India.
He surpassed Manmohan Singh in total days in office earlier this week.
Modi's tenure began on May 26, 2014, and he is currently in his third term.
Jawaharlal Nehru remains the longest-serving Prime Minister of India.
Modi's government introduced the GST in 2017 and revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
- Who
- Narendra Modi and Jawaharlal Nehru
- What
- Narendra Modi has become the second-longest serving Prime Minister of India.
- When
- Modi surpassed Manmohan Singh earlier this week.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Modi's long tenure marks his significant influence on Indian politics.
Support for Reforms
Criticism of Reforms
Impact of Government Policies
Support for Reforms
Supporters believe the GST simplified the tax system, increased financial inclusion, and digital infrastructure. They support the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, viewing it as a positive step.
Criticism of Reforms
Critics argue that policies like demonetization caused economic disruption. Some opposed the unilateral nature of the decision regarding Jammu and Kashmir.
- Current Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Assumed Office
- May 26, 2014
- Longest-Serving PM
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Modi's Tenure (approx.)
- 10 years, 60+ days
- Next Longest-Serving PM
- Manmohan Singh
- Notable Policies
- GST introduction, Demonetization, Revocation of J&K special status