New Delhi, Jun 10: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday offered prayers at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic achievement of becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.

Union Minister Pradhan sought blessings for PM Modi’s good health and long life, describing the milestone as a testament to the Prime Minister’s ceaseless dedication to public service and nation-building.

“Prime Minister Modi has devoted himself to the service of the nation. Through tireless efforts, he has worked for the welfare of the poor, women, youth, and farmers, while ensuring holistic development across the country,” said the Union Education Minister.

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He highlighted PM Modi’s spiritual connection with Lord Jagannath, recalling that the Prime Minister’s social journey began with blessings from the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad.

श्री जगन्नाथ मंदिर, हौज खास में महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ के पावन दर्शन कर उनके श्रीचरणों में देश के सबसे लंबे समय तक सेवा देने वाले निर्वाचित प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के स्वस्थ, ऊर्जावान और दीर्घायु जीवन की कामना की।

महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ की कृपा से प्रधानमंत्री जी के मार्गदर्शन… pic.twitter.com/LWsIEGyyts

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) June 10, 2026

“Modi ji is a devoted follower of Mahaprabhu Jagannath. His social life was shaped by the Lord’s blessings, and he has never missed an opportunity to seek divine guidance whenever visiting Odisha,” the Union Minister added.

Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized that PM Modi’s leadership has brought transformative changes in governance, infrastructure, and national pride.

He expressed confidence that under PM Modi’s stewardship, India would continue progressing toward becoming a developed and prosperous nation by 2047.

On June 10, PM Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru’s record with 4,399 continuous days in office, completing 12 years as Prime Minister. While Indira Gandhi served longer overall, her tenure was not continuous, making PM Modi the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to celebrate this milestone with a meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where leaders from across the country will congratulate Modi and discuss the alliance’s future roadmap.

Dharmendra Pradhan concluded his remarks by stating that Mahaprabhu Jagannath’s blessings will continue to guide PM Modi in fulfilling the great responsibility of public service and nation-building, ensuring India’s rise as a confident, powerful, and progressive nation.