Greetings and congratulatory messages poured in from across the globe as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 25 years of public service at the helm of government, spanning his tenures as Chief
Minister of Gujarat and subsequently Prime Minister of India.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi congratulated PM Modi on the occasion and expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended to her during her visit to India in July this year.
“Today, on the 25th anniversary of Prime Minister Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister, I extend my heartfelt congratulations. For many years, you have dedicated yourself to the development of Indian society and the nation, and since 2001, you have demonstrated outstanding political leadership over a long period as Chief Minister”, she wrote in a post on X.
Takaichi noted how the PM Modi-led government contributed to India’s overall progress and strengthening its position on global stage.
“I express my deep respect for your achievements in advancing India’s development and elevating its standing in the international community. Moreover, during my visit to India in July this year, I was extended the warmest hospitality, for which I once again express my sincere gratitude”, she wrote.
本日、モディ首相（@narendramodi）の首長在職25周年に際し、心からお祝い申し上げます。
インドの社会と国家の発展に長年尽力され、2001年以降は首長として長きにわたり卓越した政治的リーダーシップを発揮されてきたこと、インドの発展と国際社会における地位向上を成し遂げられていることに、深い敬意を表します。
また、本年7月の私のインド訪問の際には、大変温かいおもてなしをいただき、改めて感謝申し上げます。
インドの食文化や音楽に触れながら、日印の「特別戦略的グローバル・パートナーシップ」を新たな段階へと導くための施策について、モディ首相と具体的な意見交換を行うことができ、実り多き滞在となりました。
来年は「日印国交樹立75周年」を迎えます。
「自由で開かれたインド太平洋（FOIP）」の実現のため、戦略的方向性を共有する日印で、パートナーシップを更に前に進めるべく、モディ首相と一層連携していきます。
प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी के सरकार के प्रमुख के तौर पर 25 वर्ष की अवधि पूरे होने पर मैं अपनी शुभकामनाएँ व्यक्त करना चाहती हूँ।
भारत के समाज और राष्ट्र के विकास को साकार करने के लिए वे वर्षों से प्रयास करते आए हैं और सन् 2001 से अपने उत्कृष्ट राजनीतिक नेतृत्व से सरकार के प्रमुख के पद संभालते आए हैं। उन्होंने भारत के विकास को गति देने के साथ ही अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भी भारत की प्रतिष्ठा को नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचाया। इन सारी उपलब्धियों के लिए, मैं एक साथी राजनीतिज्ञ के रूप में सम्मान भावना व्यक्त करती हूँ।
मैं फिर से प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी का आभार व्यक्त करना चाहती हूँ कि इस जुलाई में मेरी भारत यात्रा के दौरान मुझे उनका बेहद गर्मजोशी भरा स्वागत मिला।
भारत की खाद्य संस्कृति और संगीत का अनुभव करते हुए, मुझे जापान-भारत की “विशेष रणनीतिक और वैश्विक साझेदारी” को अगले स्तर तक ले जाने के लिए उनके साथ ठोस कदमों पर विचार-विमर्श करने का शुभ अवसर प्राप्त हुआ। मेरी भारत यात्रा बहुत ही फलदायी रही।
अगले वर्ष जापान-भारत राजनयिक संबंधों की स्थापना की 75वीं वर्षगाँठ है।
मुक्त एवं खुले हिन्द-प्रशांत क्षेत्र (FOIP) को साकार करने हेतु मैं प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी के साथ मिलकर काम करना चाहती हूँ ताकि रणनीतिक दिशा को साझा करने वाले जापान तथा भारत मिलकर हमारी साझेदारी को और आगे बढ़ाया जा सके।
— 高市早苗 (@takaichi_sanae) October 7, 2026
“While experiencing India’s culinary culture and music, I was able to engage in concrete discussions with Prime Minister Modi on measures to advance the Japan-India ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’ to a new stage, making my stay immensely fruitful”, the Japanese leader wrote.
Takaichi expressed confidence that the ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific‘ framework will enhance the strategic relations between India and Japan.
“Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. To realize a ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP),’ Japan and India, which share strategic directions, will further strengthen our partnership through even closer collaboration with Prime Minister Modi”, she wrote.
Reflecting on PM Modi’s political journey, Takaichi added: “On the occasion of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji completing 25 years in office as head of government, I would like to extend my best wishes. For years, he has been striving to realize the development of Indian society and the nation, and since 2001, he has been serving in the position of head of government with his outstanding political leadership.”
“Along with accelerating India’s development, he has elevated India’s prestige to new heights on the international stage as well. For all these accomplishments, as a fellow politician, I express my sentiments of respect.”
‘A Quarter-Century Of Unbroken Leadership’
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, acknowledging his leadership both as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and as the Prime Minister of India.
I warmly congratulate Prime Minister @narendramodi on 25 years of continuous leadership in government, from Gujarat to New Delhi. Following my productive visit to India last month, I look forward to further deepening the strong partnership between our two countries. https://t.co/ymMBQ1Ew1m
— Bart De Wever (@Bart_DeWever) October 7, 2026
“I warmly congratulate Prime Minister @narendramodi on 25 years of continuous leadership in government, from Gujarat to New Delhi. Following my productive visit to India last month, I look forward to further deepening the strong partnership between our two countries”, DeWever wrote on X.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said PM Modi’s uninterrupted tenure as the Head of State is a testament to the faith the people of India have placed in him.
Message from His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the 25th Anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Head of Government in Gujarat and the Republic of India.
@officialABAT | @narendramodi https://t.co/7AsH0ba97m
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 6, 2026
“His public service has continued without interruption. After more than twelve years serving the people of Gujarat, he has remained Prime Minister of Republic of India since 2014. A quarter-century of unbroken leadership is a rare achievement in any democracy. In the world’s most populous nation, it is a powerful testament to the enduring confidence the Indian people have placed in him”, the statement read.
