Addressing a press conference in Latur to mark 12 years of the Modi government, the former Maharashtra minister said India has emerged as a stronger and more influential nation on the world stage under the Prime Minister’s leadership.

“PM Modi has completed over 4,398 days in office, becoming the longest-serving elected prime minister in the country’s history, and has led India through significant progress in multiple sectors,” he said.

The Centre has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the farming community and improve rural livelihoods, he said.

Despite concerns over a global economic slowdown, India has remained resilient and has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy, Nilangekar, who represents the Nilanga assembly constituency in Latur, said.