Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India's history since the Constitution came into force in 1950. With 4,399 days in office, PM Modi has surpassed the record held by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who served for 4,398 consecutive days between 1952 and 1964.

As he crossed the 4,399-day mark in office, PM Modi used the occasion to reiterate a message centred on public service, humility and commitment to the welfare of citizens.

Sharing a Sanskrit shloka on the occasion, PM Modi highlighted the virtues of selfless service and commitment to public welfare.

“Public service is the greatest measure of good governance. It is only the individual who works tirelessly with humility, dedication, and a sense of duty who earns the trust of the people," the Prime Minister mentioned in his post in Hindi.

He further wrote, “One who is devoted by nature, ever intent on the welfare of his subjects. A king with a humble soul indeed attains the highest glory."

PM Modi also shared a translation of the Sanskrit verse, stating, “Public service is the biggest test of good governance. Only a person who works continuously with humility, dedication and dutifulness earns public trust."