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PM Narendra Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister, Marks 4,399 Consecutive Days In Office
Celebrating 4,399 Days Of Shri Narendra Modi’s Leadership As Prime Minister Of India — A Journey Shaped By Vision, Reform, Empowerment, and Nation-Building.
In a landmark moment in India’s political history, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office on June 10, 2026, becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister of India. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the nation’s democratic journey and reflects a sustained commitment to public service, transformative governance, and nation-building.
Over the course of the past 12 years, Prime Minister Modi’s leadership has been characterized by bold decision-making, far-reaching reforms, and an unwavering focus on inclusive development. His tenure has witnessed extensive efforts aimed at empowering the poor, farmers, women, and youth, while simultaneously strengthening India’s economy, enhancing the country’s global stature, and ensuring that the benefits of development reach every section of society.
Over the last 12 years, these guiding mottos have reflected the spirit of governance and progress:
- Public Service is the Resolve
A commitment to service-driven governance and citizen welfare.
- From Empowerment to Prosperity
Focusing on opportunity, inclusion, and economic growth.
- Nation First — The Core Mantra
Placing national interest at the center of policy and progress.
- Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi
Preserving heritage while accelerating development.
- Nation Building is the Mission
Working toward a stronger, more resilient, and future-ready India.
The occasion also commemorates 12 Glorious Years of Lok Seva, a period marked by transformative initiatives across infrastructure, digital governance, financial inclusion, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, and social welfare. These efforts have contributed to reshaping India’s development landscape and accelerating its progress toward becoming a leading global power.
To celebrate this historic achievement, a comprehensive set of documents highlighting the key milestones, flagship initiatives, and achievements of India’s transformational journey has been released. Beginning on the morning of June 10, 2026, these materials are being shared to facilitate broader public outreach and awareness.
The documents are expected to serve as valuable reference material for creating social media campaigns, digital content, graphics, videos, communication collateral, and public engagement initiatives, enabling stakeholders to showcase the impact and achievements of the government’s developmental agenda over the last twelve years.
As India marks this historic milestone, the occasion stands as a reflection of a leadership journey focused on development, empowerment, reform, and national progress, while reaffirming the vision of a stronger, more inclusive, and globally influential India.
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India’s Consul General To Dubai Visits GJEPC Headquarters
GJEPC briefed CG on the Indian gem and jewellery industry’s scale, global leadership in manufacturing, export outlook and the sector’s roadmap for future growth
Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India to Dubai, visited the GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 24th July for an interaction with industry leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the sector and its engagement with the UAE.
The UAE is India’s largest trading partner in gems and jewellery, with bilateral trade reaching US$33.51 billion in FY2025-26.
The Consul General was welcomed by Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, along with Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman; Manish Jiwani, Convenor – MSME; Ashish Borda, Convenor – PMBD; Mital Doshi, Convenor – BITC; Bharat Ghori, Co-Convenor – MSME; and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC.
GJEPC briefed Mr. Reddy on the Indian gem and jewellery industry’s scale, global leadership in manufacturing, export outlook and the sector’s roadmap for future growth. Discussions also covered GJEPC’s role in trade promotion, policy advocacy, international exhibitions and infrastructure development to strengthen India’s position as a global jewellery manufacturing and trading hub.
Given Dubai’s strategic importance to the industry, the meeting focused on the India-UAE gem and jewellery trade ecosystem, evolving supply chains, trade and logistics, banking and financing, and opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation. The delegation also outlined policy initiatives aimed at enhancing India’s competitiveness in global trading and value addition.
Reddy said the visit provided him with valuable insights into the industry’s priorities and challenges, and expressed his willingness to work closely with GJEPC and the trade to strengthen India’s gem and jewellery partnership with Dubai and the wider UAE.
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