He praised Modi’s
tenure, citing India’s economic growth and efforts in lifting millions out of
poverty, and said the US-India
partnership has never been stronger.
In a post on X, Cornyn wrote, “Congratulations to Prime Minister
@narendramodi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister —
4,399 days of leadership earned through the trust of 1.4 billion people across
three democratic mandates. From lifting 250 million out of poverty to making
India the world’s fastest-growing major economy, PM Modi’s tenure has been
nothing short of transformational. The US-India partnership has never been
stronger.” On June 10,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office,
surpassing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of 4,398 consecutive
days served after the first general election. The achievement marks a
significant moment in the country’s political history.