World Leaders Greet Modi on Completing 25 Years as Elected Head of Government
· India · The Hindu, India Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years in public office on October 7, 2026, having served as Gujarat Chief Minister from 2001 and Prime Minister from 2014. Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Botswana and other countries extended greetings, praising his service to India and role in elevating its global standing. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlighted Modi's dedication to India's development and their discussions on advancing the Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay also commended his leadership, with Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko wishing him continued success. The greetings came on Wednesday as Modi completed a quarter-century of continuous elected leadership.
Why it matters
The international recognition underscores India's growing global influence under Modi's leadership, potentially strengthening diplomatic and economic partnerships. It reflects how India's domestic political stability is perceived by foreign governments as an asset for bilateral cooperation.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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