New Delhi: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) wrote a social media post on X on Wednesday (June 10) congratulating Narendra Modi on “becoming the longest serving democratically elected prime minister of India in consecutive terms”. This post was accompanied with an image where the prime minister is seen smiling and accepting a bouquet from a large group of officials.“Officers of the Prime Minister’s Office congratulated PM @narendramodi on becoming the longest serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India in consecutive terms. Over the last twelve years, he has provided leadership characterised by stability, transparency and a steadfast commitment to good governance, inclusive development and national progress,” the PMO wrote.Officers of the Prime Minister’s Office congratulated PM @narendramodi on becoming the longest serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India in consecutive terms. Over the last twelve years, he has provided leadership characterised by stability, transparency and a… pic.twitter.com/YrGnu5zbfx— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 10, 2026Union ministers entered temples to pray and posted pictures on social media platforms celebrating Modi completing 4,399 days in office.Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is at the centre of a storm for multiple reasons, with students demanding his resignation, wrote a series of celebratory posts, accompanied with pictures, news articles and video collages.The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled and rescheduled after allegations of alleged paper leaks surfaced, leading to a CBI inquiry. That is not all. Several students have said that there are major discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE’s) online evaluation and re-evaluation process for Class 12 answer scripts.A recently-created satirical political outfit Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and the opposition Congress have been demanding Pradhan’s resignation. Other student groups have echoed the call. The government was forced to transfer top CBSE officials in light of the controversy.But there’s still no move towards accountability by the minister.“At the Jagannath Temple in Hauz Khas, I had the sacred darshan of Lord Jagannath and prayed at His holy feet for the good health, vitality, and long life of our nation’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodiji. By the grace of Lord Jagannath, may India continue to advance on the path of steady progress, development, and glorious achievements under the guidance of Prime Minister ji—this is my heartfelt prayer. Jai Jagannath,” wrote Pradhan. Recently inducted in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha also wrote a long post saying that the feat that Modi achieved is “extraordinary”.Also read: Modi’s 4,699 Days in Office: Less a Record, More About Conditions Apply*“On 10 June 2026, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji completes 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the 4,398 days of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji, to become the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister in the history of our Republic,” Chaddha wrote, adding, “To win the trust of so vast and diverse a nation even once is remarkable. To win it three times over, without a break, is extraordinary.”History has been written today.On 10 June 2026, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji completes 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the 4,398 days of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ji, to become the longest continuously serving elected Prime…— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) June 10, 2026On Monday (June 8), an explosion at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant caused the death of nine workers. Chadha, a vocal MP earlier, didn’t write any messages condoling this incident. He has remained mum on the NEET and CBSE fiasco too.When the country is grappling with multiple crises, including rising fuel and LPG prices as a result of the alleged economic mismanagement by the Modi government, apart from the war in West Asia, BJP president Nitin Nabin said “a new golden chapter” has been added in India’s democratic history today.He wrote on X: “Today, a new golden chapter has been added to India’s democratic history. The Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiji has become the longest-serving consecutively elected Prime Minister of the country. This continuous service of 4,399 days is a symbol of his unparalleled dedication to the nation.”“Under the successful leadership of Prime Minister ji, the Central Government has completed 12 years devoted to trust, development, and public welfare. This glorious period of ‘from resolve to achievement’ has witnessed unprecedented growth in India’s development, security, economic empowerment, and global stature,” he added.Also read: ‘Shattered Dreams of Millions’: Ex-Civil Servants Say Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Must ResignMeanwhile, as The Wire reported earlier this “longest serving prime minister” tag might actually not be true or is true only after conditions had been applied to make the Prime Minister’s term look longer than Jawaharlal Nehru’s and Indira Gandhi’s.This celebration was in a way spearheaded by Ram Madhav, RSS veteran, a powerful force in the Modi government. On June 6, in a column in the Indian Express, he wrote, “On June 10, Modi would be completing 4,399 days in office uninterruptedly as prime minister overtaking Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of 4,398 days.”Journalist, author and columnist Aakar Patel refuted the claim in his opinion article. “It is unclear how Ram Madhav arrived at this number because Nehru was in office for over 6,000 days, from August 15, 1947 till May 27, 1964, the day he died,” Patel wrote.Notably, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla also congratulated Modi on this supposed “historic milestone”.Heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on the unique honour of serving as the longest continuously elected Prime Minister of the nation. This landmark occasion stands as a testament to the enduring trust and confidence reposed in your leadership by the…— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 10, 2026Heartiest congratulations to our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shriman Narendra Modi Ji on becoming Bharat’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister.This historic milestone is not merely a measure of time in office, but a reflection of a transformative era in our national…— CP Radhakrishnan (@CPR_VP) June 10, 2026आज माननीय प्रधानमंत्री एवं लोकसभा में सदन के नेता श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी ने स्वतंत्र भारत के इतिहास में निर्वाचित प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में सर्वाधिक अवधि तक निरंतर सेवा का ऐतिहासिक कीर्तिमान स्थापित किया है।प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में 4,399 दिनों की निरंतर सेवा का यह ऐतिहासिक पड़ाव…— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) June 10, 2026Prime Minister Modi has posted images on X of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders enjoying jhal muri snacks and laughing while taking a break during a meeting indicating some sort of celebrations. But, is the timing wrong and ironic or does it just reflect the priorities of this government? It is a question to ponder upon.