New Delhi, June 10 -- Union Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday offered prayers at the Birla Temple to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming one of India's longest-serving prime ministers and completing 12 years in office.

Describing PM Modi as the nation's "Pradhan Sevak" (chief servant), Nadda wished him a long life and good health, while hailing his tenure as a historic milestone in India's political journey.

Speaking to ANI, Nadda said the occasion should be remembered as a landmark day in the country's history, noting that Prime Minister Modi had surpassed the number of serving days of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

"This day should be etched in golden words in history. On this day, India's 'Pradhan Sevak', Prime ...