Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11
Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister After 12 Years, Drawing Trump and Meloni Praise
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11

Modi Becomes India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister After 12 Years, Drawing Trump and Meloni Praise

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 11

Summary

  • Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, marking a record tenure after 12 years in office.
  • Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly congratulated Modi ahead of the G7 meeting, highlighting the diplomatic stature he has built.
  • The milestone underscored Modi’s international profile as India’s leader, with world leaders using the moment to recognize his extended time in power.

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