Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 October 2026 marked 25 years of unbroken service as head of government — first as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 and then as Prime Minister of India since 2014 — drawing congratulations from heads of state and government across the world, who described the milestone as a 'rare achievement in any democracy' and a 'powerful testament' to the confidence Indian citizens have placed in him.

Japan Salutes 'Outstanding Political Leadership'

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was among the first to offer tributes, posting on X to extend her 'best wishes' to Modi and underscoring his role in raising India's international stature. 'Along with accelerating India's development, he has elevated India's prestige to new heights on the international stage as well. For all these accomplishments, as a fellow politician, I express my sentiments of respect,' Takaichi wrote.

Takaichi also recalled her visit to India in July, which she described as 'highly fruitful,' and flagged that 2027 will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-India diplomatic ties. She expressed her intent to work with Modi toward deepening the two countries' 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' and realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).

Nigeria Calls It a 'Powerful Testament' to Indian Democracy

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a formal statement describing Modi's quarter-century in office as historic. 'A quarter-century of unbroken leadership is a rare achievement in any democracy. In the world's most populous nation, it is a powerful testament to the enduring confidence the Indian people have placed in him,' Tinubu posted on X.

Tinubu credited Modi's leadership for the transformation of Gujarat and India's emergence as 'one of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies,' citing progress in infrastructure, digital public goods, financial inclusion, and innovation. He recalled Prime Minister Modi's State Visit to Abuja in November 2024, during which Nigeria honoured Modi with the title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, and noted that the visit had given fresh impetus to bilateral cooperation across energy, trade, defence, health, education, and technology.

Dominica Highlights Friendship and Generosity

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica offered warm congratulations, acknowledging both the personal bond and the bilateral ties between the two nations. 'My dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I warmly congratulate you on 25 years of continuous service as Head of Government, a journey that began in Gujarat and has continued through your leadership of India,' Skerrit posted on X.

Skerrit expressed appreciation for the 'friendship' and 'generosity' Modi had extended to Dominica and its people, and said he looked forward to building on the bilateral bond in the years ahead.

The Significance of 25 Unbroken Years

Modi first assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001, serving in that role for more than twelve years before becoming Prime Minister in 2014 — a tenure he has extended across three successive general elections. Such an uninterrupted stretch at the helm of government is widely regarded as exceptional within parliamentary democracies, where coalition collapses and electoral defeats routinely interrupt leadership continuity. The chorus of international tributes arriving from across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean underscores the degree to which Modi's longevity is seen, abroad, as emblematic of India's democratic stability and growing geopolitical weight.