New Delhi, June 10 -- In a moment laden with political symbolism and historical significance, the union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister in consecutive terms, surpassing the record held by independent India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
The Cabinet's tribute was accompanied by a standing ovation for Modi, underscoring what the government described as a landmark achievement in the country's democratic journey.
Photographs released by the Prime Minister's Office showed ministers rising to their feet and applauding Modi during the Cabinet meeting, a gesture that reflected both the political significance of the milestone and...