Puri, June 10 -- BJP MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming India's longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister as a historic milestone for Indian democracy, as special prayers were offered at the Jagannath Temple in Puri to mark the occasion.

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and BJP MP Sambit Patra visited the revered temple and participated in rituals dedicated to the Prime Minister's health, long life and the nation's prosperity.

Speaking to reporters, Patra said the achievement marked a significant moment in the country's democratic history.

"It's a matter of great pride, as a historic milestone has been set in India's democracy. Since independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has no...