Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 continuous years as head of government on October 7, 2026. His journey began when he became Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, before he became Prime Minister of India in May 2014.
From Gujarat Chief Minister to Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi served as Gujarat’s Chief Minister from 2001 until 2014. In May 2014, he became Prime Minister after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the general election. He returned to office after the 2019 and 2024 general elections and is currently serving his third consecutive term.
What does 25 years as head of government mean?
The milestone covers Modi’s time as both Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister. It does not mean he has been Prime Minister for 25 years. During his time in government, several major initiatives were introduced, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which aims to expand access to banking services, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which brought many indirect taxes under a common system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey: A timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2001 | Became Chief Minister of Gujarat |
| May 2014 | Became Prime Minister of India |
| May 2019 | Began his second term as Prime Minister |
| June 2024 | Began his third consecutive term as Prime Minister |
| October 7, 2026 | Completed 25 continuous years as head of government |
World leaders congratulated Modi on reaching the milestone, marking 25 years since he first took office in Gujarat.
FAQs on PM Narendra Modi
1. When did Narendra Modi complete 25 years as head of government?
He completed 25 continuous years on October 7, 2026.
2. When did Narendra Modi become Chief Minister of Gujarat?
He first took office as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001.
3. When did Narendra Modi become Prime Minister of India?
He became Prime Minister in May 2014.
4. How many terms has Narendra Modi served as Prime Minister?
He began his third consecutive term in June 2024, following the 2014, 2019 and 2024 general elections.
5. Has Narendra Modi been Prime Minister for 25 years?
No. The 25-year milestone includes his years as Gujarat Chief Minister and his subsequent years as Prime Minister.
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