India, June 13 -- The internal stability and civilizational vitality mirror directly onto the global stage. Having had the honour of representing India in major international capitals, I have witnessed first-hand a profound transformation in how our country is perceived by the international community.

On June 10, 2026, India crossed a historic democratic milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office. With this, he surpassed the record set by independent India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 uninterrupted days following the landmark 1952 general elections.

This moment is far more than a statistical achievement or a milestone of political longevity. It represents a profound...