Bhutan PM congratulates Modi on completing 25 years in public office, calls him 'avatar of Vishnu'

Bhutan's Prime Minsiter Tshering Tobgay called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "an avatar" of recent times while congratulating him on completing 25 years in public office.

Bhutanese PM's greetings came on Wednesday (October 7) along with various political leaders, including Japan and the Philippines.

Modi is one of the longest-serving political leaders in India. He was elected as the chief minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001, and went on to serve three consecutive terms in the state. He was subsequently elected as prime minister of India in 2014.

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Recalling his meeting with Modi in New Delhi in 2019, as a private citizen, Tobgay said he told the Indian prime minister he saw him as an elder brother and "as an avatar of Vishnu".

"In our part of the world, I explained, enlightened rulers have long been regarded as such," Tobgay said, adding that Modi awakened in Indians a "powerful belief in themselves and in their country".

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"They seemed prouder of India, more ambitious about its possibilities and more confident of its place in the world," he said, adding that these were, to him, the qualities of an enlightened ruler.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also extended her best wishes to Modi on the occasion and praised his contribution to India's development and its standing on the international stage.

本日、モディ首相（@narendramodi）の首長在職25周年に際し、心からお祝い申し上げます。

インドの社会と国家の発展に長年尽力され、2001年以降は首長として長きにわたり卓越した政治的リーダーシップを発揮されてきたこと、インドの発展と国際社会における地位向上を成し遂げられていることに、深い敬意を表します。

また、本年7月の私のインド訪問の際には、大変温かいおもてなしをいただき、改めて感謝申し上げます。

インドの食文化や音楽に触れながら、日印の「特別戦略的グローバル・パートナーシップ」を新たな段階へと導くための施策について、モディ首相と具体的な意見交換を行うことができ、実り多き滞在となりました。

来年は「日印国交樹立75周年」を迎えます。

「自由で開かれたインド太平洋（FOIP）」の実現のため、戦略的方向性を共有する日印で、パートナーシップを更に前に進めるべく、モディ首相と一層連携していきます。

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी के सरकार के प्रमुख के तौर पर 25 वर्ष की अवधि पूरे होने पर मैं अपनी शुभकामनाएँ व्यक्त करना चाहती हूँ।

भारत के समाज और राष्ट्र के विकास को साकार करने के लिए वे वर्षों से प्रयास करते आए हैं और सन् 2001 से अपने उत्कृष्ट राजनीतिक नेतृत्व से सरकार के प्रमुख के पद संभालते आए हैं। उन्होंने भारत के विकास को गति देने के साथ ही अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भी भारत की प्रतिष्ठा को नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचाया। इन सारी उपलब्धियों के लिए, मैं एक साथी राजनीतिज्ञ के रूप में सम्मान भावना व्यक्त करती हूँ।

मैं फिर से प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी का आभार व्यक्त करना चाहती हूँ कि इस जुलाई में मेरी भारत यात्रा के दौरान मुझे उनका बेहद गर्मजोशी भरा स्वागत मिला।

भारत की खाद्य संस्कृति और संगीत का अनुभव करते हुए, मुझे जापान-भारत की "विशेष रणनीतिक और वैश्विक साझेदारी" को अगले स्तर तक ले जाने के लिए उनके साथ ठोस कदमों पर विचार-विमर्श करने का शुभ अवसर प्राप्त हुआ। मेरी भारत यात्रा बहुत ही फलदायी रही।

अगले वर्ष जापान-भारत राजनयिक संबंधों की स्थापना की 75वीं वर्षगाँठ है।

मुक्त एवं खुले हिन्द-प्रशांत क्षेत्र (FOIP) को साकार करने हेतु मैं प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी के साथ मिलकर काम करना चाहती हूँ ताकि रणनीतिक दिशा को साझा करने वाले जापान तथा भारत मिलकर हमारी साझेदारी को और आगे बढ़ाया जा सके।

— 高市早苗 (@takaichi_sanae) October 7, 2026

Referring to her recent visit to India in July, Takaichi said she had a "fortunate opportunity" to deliberate with Modi on concrete steps to take the Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership to the "next level".

Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-India diplomatic relations. Noting that, Takaichi said she she wishes to work with PM Modi to realise a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, "so that Japan and India, which share a strategic direction, can further advance our partnership".

On the occasion, Philippines President Bongbong Marcos wished Modi continued success in his service to the people of India.

"From Gujarat to leading the world’s largest democracy, Prime Minister Modi's journey has been marked by a strong emphasis on good governance, innovation, technology, infrastructure and development, contributing to India’s transformation and its growing role on the global stage," he said on X.

Warmest greetings and congratulations to on completing 25 years of continuous public service at the helm of government.

From Gujarat to leading the world’s largest democracy, ’ journey has been marked by a strong emphasis on good governance, innovation, technology, infrastructure and development, contributing to India’s transformation and its growing role on the global stage.

I wish continued success in his service to the people of India.

From our Strategic Partnership in 2025 to the Philippines joining the CDRI last month, our ties continue to grow from strength to strength. I look forward to welcoming to Manila for the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in November.

— Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) October 7, 2026

Marcos said India-Philippines ties continue to grow "from strength to strength", adding that he looks forward to welcoming Modi to Manila for the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in November.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever congratulated Modi on "25 years of continuous leadership in government, from Gujarat to New Delhi", saying he looked forward to further deepening the strong partnership between the two countries.

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah took to X to wish Modi.

"Warm congratulations & best wishes to Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi on completing 25 Years of dedicated public service. Nepal wishes you and your Government continued success and prosperity in the years ahead," said a post by the handle of the Nepalese prime minister's office.

Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wished Modi on the "truly historic milestone".

"A quarter-century of unbroken leadership is a rare achievement in any democracy," he said, adding that Modi has led with "vision and an unwavering commitment to development".

Recalling Modi's visit to Abuja in November 2024, he said it gave fresh impetus to bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, energy, defence and security, health, education, and technology.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I extend warm and fraternal congratulations to His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi @narendramodi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on a truly historic milestone.

Today, 7 October 2026, marks 25 years since he first assumed office in 2001 as Head of Government and Chief Minister of Gujarat.

His public service has continued without interruption. After more than twelve years serving the people of Gujarat, he has remained Prime Minister of the Republic of India since 2014.

A quarter-century of unbroken leadership is a rare achievement in any democracy. In the world's most populous nation, it is a powerful testament to the enduring confidence the Indian people have placed in him.

Across these 25 years, Prime Minister Modi has led with vision and an unwavering commitment to development. From the transformation of Gujarat to India's emergence as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies, his leadership in infrastructure, digital public goods, financial inclusion and innovation has lifted millions and inspired nations across the Global South.

Nigeria deeply values the strategic partnership between our two great nations. I fondly recall the Prime Minister's historic State Visit to Abuja in November 2024, when Nigeria honoured him with the title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.

That visit gave fresh impetus to our cooperation in trade and investment, energy, defence and security, health, education, and technology.

As fellow democracies and leading voices of the Global South, Nigeria and India share a common commitment to a fairer, more inclusive and more representative international order. I remain confident that, under his continued leadership, the bonds of friendship between our peoples will grow ever stronger.

As Prime Minister Modi marks this remarkable anniversary, I wish him good health, continued strength and every success in the service of the people of India.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abuja, 7 October 2026

— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) October 7, 2026

Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko congratulated Modi on completing 25 years at the helm of government.

"We commend you for your dedication and service to the people of India. We wish you success in the years ahead and look forward to the enduring friendship between our countries," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)