New Delhi, June 10 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing his 12-year tenure and terming June 10 a "historic chapter" in the journey of Indian democracy.

In his letter, the Speaker noted that the Prime Minister has set a unique record by serving the nation for the longest period as both the elected Prime Minister of independent India and as the Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha.

"This day, June 10, 2026, will be marked as a historic chapter in the glorious journey of Indian democracy. Today, you are setting a unique record for serving the nation for the longest period as the elected Prime Minister of independent India and Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha. On this occasion, I exte...