New Delhi, March 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the longest-serving head of a government in India, surpassing former Sikkim chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling in total days in office, a milestone that drew praise from senior members of his cabinet and top leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With 8,931 days as head of government - spanning his tenure as Gujarat chief minister and as Prime Minister - Modi edged past Chamling's record of 8,930 days, marking a significant moment in India's political history. Union home minister Amit Shah described the development as "a milestone rooted in service, hard work and unwavering commitment". In a post on X, Shah said: "PM Modi Ji's 8,931 days in public life, fir...