New Delhi, June 10 -- BJP MP Baijayant Panda on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over completion of 12 years in office, saying that not only are the BJP workers praying for his "long life", but all people across the nation are.

Speaking to ANI, Panda stated that PM Modi is recognised as the most popular leader in world and termed the achievement "historic."

"Today is a historic day, when PM Narendra Modi has created a record when he has become the longest serving elected PM. He has been recognised as the most popular leader in the world. The development and change he has brought is historic. Not just BJP leader and supporters, the public too is praying for PM Modi's long life," said Panda.

Earlier in the day, Vic...