New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered prayers at the Shri Vinayaka Temple in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi, to mark 25 years of continuous service as head of government and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the country.

"Performed puja and offered prayers at the Shri Vinayaka Temple in New Delhi today. Prayed to Lord Shri Ganesha for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of all my family members across the country," Modi said in a post on X in Hindi.

He said he prayed for the continued progress of the country and for the blessings of Lord Ganesha, referred to as 'Vignaharta', or the remover of obstacles.

PM Modi began his tenure as head of government on October 7, 2001, when he became the chief mini...