Narendra Modi completes 25 years as Head of Government
Why in the news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 continuous years as a head of government on 7 October 2026, and several world leaders sent him congratulatory messages.
Key facts
- Milestone: 25 years as head of government, counting his time as Gujarat Chief Minister and as Prime Minister.
- Start date: he took office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001.
- Leaders praised his leadership, focus on good governance and commitment to global peace and sustainable development.
Leaders who sent greetings
| Country | Leader | Post |
|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | Tshering Tobgay | Prime Minister |
| Japan | Sanae Takaichi | Prime Minister |
| Belgium | Bart De Wever | Prime Minister |
| Dominica | Roosevelt Skerrit | Prime Minister |
| Grenada | Dickon Mitchell | Prime Minister |
| South Korea | Lee Jae-myung | President |
| Nigeria | Bola Ahmed Tinubu | President |
| Philippines | Bongbong Marcos | President |
| Botswana | Duma Gideon Boko | President |
The Prime Minister of Nepal and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia were also among those who sent wishes.
Exam angle
- Date to remember: 7 October 2001, when Modi first became Gujarat Chief Minister.
- Match leaders with countries: Tobgay (Bhutan), Takaichi (Japan), De Wever (Belgium), Boko (Botswana), Skerrit (Dominica), Mitchell (Grenada).