National Award-winning lyricist Manoj Muntashir has singled out the abolition of triple talaq, the abrogation of Article 370, and the construction of the Ram Temple as his top three highlights from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of uninterrupted public office — a milestone that falls on 7 October 2026, marking exactly 25 years since Modi was first sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister on 7 October 2001.

Muntashir's Three Picks

Speaking exclusively in an interview, Muntashir said, 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi's entire tenure has been full of achievements. There are not just one or two, but if I had to choose, I would pick three first, ending triple talaq, the abrogation of Article 370, and the Ram Temple. I believe that many governments have come and gone in India, and many Prime Ministers have come and gone, but apart from PM Narendra Modi, no one could have carried out these three things. He made them happen.'

The lyricist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema and his outspoken social commentary, added that what draws him most to the Prime Minister is a perceived selflessness in public service. 'The biggest thing that attracts me about the Prime Minister's personality is his selfless spirit of service. I have not seen this spirit of service in any Indian Prime Minister before him,' Muntashir said.

A 25-Year Journey in Public Office

Modi's quarter-century in elected office divides broadly into two phases. His Gujarat tenure, from 2001 to 2014, was widely noted for an emphasis on infrastructure expansion, agricultural development, industrial growth, and governance reform. Since becoming Prime Minister in 2014, his national leadership has centred on economic overhauls, welfare delivery, digital public infrastructure, manufacturing incentives, an assertive foreign policy, and raising India's profile on the global stage.

Earlier in 2026, Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record to become India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister — a milestone that has drawn both celebration from supporters and scrutiny from critics who question whether landmark decisions have delivered commensurate outcomes for all communities.

Key Policy Milestones Under Modi

Among the broader policy decisions that have defined his national tenure are the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), a dramatic expansion of digital payments and direct-benefit transfer systems, large-scale infrastructure programmes, and flagship welfare schemes targeting housing, sanitation, electrification, healthcare, and financial inclusion. The abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 — which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir — and the Triple Talaq legislation remain among the most debated interventions of his tenure, hailed by supporters as long-overdue reforms and criticised by opponents on constitutional and minority-rights grounds.

Why Muntashir's Voice Carries Weight

Muntashir's remarks carry cultural currency beyond a routine celebrity endorsement. A National Award winner with a large public following, he has previously spoken on issues ranging from creative freedom to national identity. His framing of Modi's tenure through a cultural and civilisational lens — referencing the Ram Temple alongside policy decisions — reflects a strand of popular sentiment that analysts say the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has actively cultivated ahead of future electoral cycles.

As Modi's silver jubilee in public office is observed, attention will shift to how the achievements cited by figures like Muntashir are assessed in the run-up to the next major electoral test.