Patna, June 8 -- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 12 years in office, describing the milestone as a "period of pride" for the nation.

Addressing the media at Patna Airport, Rai highlighted the government's focus on the welfare of the underprivileged, women, and the farming community, noting that under PM Modi's leadership, over 250 million people have been lifted out of poverty.

PM Modi's 12-year tenure marks a significant watershed in Indian politics. As of June 10, 2026, he is set to surpass the record of Jawaharlal Nehru to become the longest-continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India.

Rai referred to the Prime Minister as a ...