Modi Emerges as Longest-serving PM; AP Leaders Hail His Leadership
Naidu said Modi’s 4,399 consecutive days in office marked a significant chapter in India’s political history.
Vijayawada: Governor Justice (Retd) S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and minister N. Lokesh on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his completion of 12 years in office, describing this milestone as a reflection of leadership, stability and national progress.
Governor Nazeer extended his greetings to the PM on behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He said the country had witnessed a transformative journey under Modi’s leadership, with welfare of the poor and infrastructure development remaining at the core of government policies. He wished the Prime Minister a long and healthy life in service of the nation.
In a message, Naidu said Modi’s 4,399 consecutive days in office marked a significant chapter in India’s political history. He described the achievement as a symbol of change that had touched various sections of society and strengthened India’s position globally.
“Some leaders govern a nation. A few reshape its trajectory,” the CM felt.
Naidu said the Prime Minister had focused on improving basic amenities, supporting farmers, strengthening national security and advancing India’s scientific achievements, including the successful Moon mission.
He said, “One of the defining features of the Modi government had been its effort to balance welfare initiatives with economic growth. By combining support for vulnerable sections with reforms aimed at expanding opportunities and accelerating development, the government had demonstrated that welfare and growth could progress together,” he added.
Reaffirming AP’s commitment to building “Swarna Andhra”, Naidu said the state would continue contributing to the vision of “Viksit Bharat”.
Education minister N. Lokesh described the past 12 years as a period that provided India with stability and resilience amid challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, economic disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. He highlighted initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and the expansion of digital public infrastructure, saying they had strengthened the country’s economic foundations.
He also thanked the PM for continued support to Andhra Pradesh’s infrastructure and development projects.
