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World Leaders Congratulate Modi on 25 Years in Government
Narendra Modi has led a government for 25 years.
He first became the chief minister of Gujarat in 2001 and later became India’s prime minister in 2014.
Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Dominica, Nigeria and Bhutan sent him congratulations.
They praised his leadership and India’s development.
Some also spoke about friendship and cooperation between their countries and India.
Japan’s leader said the two countries want to work more closely together.
Nigeria’s leader mentioned areas such as infrastructure and technology.
Bhutan’s leader praised India’s help with development.
The messages mark an important milestone in Modi’s time in government.
Narendra Modi marked 25 years as head of government, beginning with his appointment as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised Modi’s political leadership and said he had advanced India’s development and international standing.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit also congratulated Modi and expressed interest in strengthening bilateral ties.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called the milestone rare in a democracy and cited India’s development, infrastructure, digital public goods and financial inclusion.
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay praised Modi’s governance and India’s assistance to Bhutan, and highlighted the countries’ close relationship.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulated by leaders including Sanae Takaichi, Bart De Wever, Roosevelt Skerrit, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Tshering Tobgay.
- What
- Modi marked 25 years as head of government, and leaders sent messages praising his leadership and India’s development.
- Where
- The leadership period began in Gujarat and continued in New Delhi; the messages came from leaders in Japan, Belgium, Dominica, Nigeria and Bhutan.
- When
- The milestone was marked on October 7, 2026, 25 years after Modi first took office in 2001.
- Why
- The leaders marked Modi’s 25 years in government and recognized his leadership, India’s development and bilateral relationships.
Key facts
- Milestone
- 25 years as head of government
- First took office
- October 7, 2001, as chief minister of Gujarat
- Became prime minister
- May 2014
- Japanese leader
- Sanae Takaichi praised Modi’s leadership and India’s international standing.
- Nigerian leader
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu called the milestone a rare achievement in a democracy.
- Japan-India relations
- Takaichi said next year would mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
- Bhutan
- Tshering Tobgay highlighted India’s assistance and the B4B framework.
Quotes
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President of Nigeria
“I warmly congratulate Prime Minister @narendramodi on 25 years of continuous leadership in government, from Gujarat to New Delhi. Following my productive visit to India last month, I look forward to further deepening the strong partnership between our two countries.”
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“On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I extend warm and fraternal congratulations to His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on a truly historic milestone.”
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Sanae Takaichi
Prime Minister of Japan
“To realise a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP),' Japan and India, which share strategic directions, will further strengthen our partnership through even closer collaboration with Prime Minister Modi.”
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Roosevelt Skerrit
Prime minister of Dominica
“On behalf of the Government and people of Dominica, and personally, I wish you good health, strength and continued success in your service to the people of India.”
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