India’s longest-serving Prime Ministers: Check where Modi ranks

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published June 05, 2024 Published June 05, 2024

PM Narendra Modi makes history as he becomes one of the few prime ministers to lead India for over a decade.

Nehru’s Tenure

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Gandhi’s Governance

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Modi’s Era

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Singh’s Service

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Vajpayee’s Voyage

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Modi’s Milestone

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