PM Modi's Historic Third Term: Breaking a Six-Decade Record

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first leader in six decades to win three consecutive terms. The previous instance was Jawaharlal Nehru in 1962. Addressing Rajya Sabha interns, Dhankhar urged them to leverage social media, uphold democratic values, and foster constructive parliamentary debate.

In a historic moment, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first leader in six decades to secure a third consecutive term. This milestone, the first of its kind since Jawaharlal Nehru achieved it in 1962, marks a significant chapter in Indian political history.

Addressing participants of the Rajya Sabha internship programme, Dhankhar emphasized the vital role the interns can play in using social media to express their views and stay vigilant against threats to democracy. He highlighted the importance of constructive debate, dialogue, and discussion in Parliament for the nation's positive growth.

Dhankhar also called upon the interns to mobilize public opinion to safeguard democratic principles, underlining the critical role of youth in the political process, according to an official statement.