PM Modi Marks Record-Breaking Tenure: 'Public Service Is The Greatest Measure Of Good Governance'

Last Updated:June 10, 2026, 10:51 IST

PM Modi marked becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister with a message on humility and duty, as NDA leaders gathered for a key governance conclave.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that public service is the ultimate measure of good governance, stressing that humility, dedication and a strong sense of duty are essential to earning the trust of the people.

The remarks came in a post on X as PM Modi officially became India’s longest continuously serving Prime Minister, surpassing the record of 4,398 consecutive days in office held by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru after the first general election.

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."

The Sanskrit shloka posted by the Prime Minister read, “Sadanuraktprakritih prajapalantatparh. Vineetatma hi Nripatirbhuyasi Shriyamashnute."

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