4,399 days of Modi: Ministers and media join the aarti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected leader, marking 4,399 days in office. While the government celebrated the milestone with extensive media coverage, critics point to the lack of open press conferences during his tenure.
Why it matters
The milestone highlights the political dominance of the current administration and raises questions about media freedom and government transparency in India.
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The article frames the milestone by contrasting government celebrations with a critique of the Prime Minister's relationship with the press.
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