Narendra Modi was sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, replacing Keshubhai Patel after a devastating earthquake.
On October 7, Modi will complete 25 years in public service, having spent 4,495 days as India’s longest continuously serving elected prime minister.
His early administration focused on rebuilding quake-ruptured towns and establishing strict timelines, laying the foundation for the Gujarat model.