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Kohima: Former Nagaland Chief Minister S. C. Jamir has highlighted the evolution of Indian leadership, contrasting the governing styles of Jawaharlal Nehru and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As Modi marks 4,399 days in office, he has officially become the longest serving Prime Minister in India during a continuous elected tenure.
Jamir, who began his career as a parliamentary secretary under Nehru, described the first Prime Minister as a philosopher who relied heavily on established institutions and bureaucratic structures. In contrast, he characterized Modi as a practical leader who prefers direct engagement over intermediaries. Jamir stated, "If you raise an issue with him, he addresses it personally without intermediaries."
The former Chief Minister noted that Nehru governed through the lens of British administrative traditions, whereas Modi has established an accessible Indian model of leadership. Jamir also pointed to a significant shift in national economic strategy. While Nehru operated under a Russian-style planned economy defined by licensing, Modi has transitioned the country toward a growth-oriented approach that has helped India become one of the fastest growing major economies in the world.
Jamir credited the Modi administration with providing unprecedented financial and developmental support to the Northeast. He noted that infrastructure investments have reached a scale far beyond the budgets of previous decades. Additionally, he highlighted progress in regional security, noting that two landmark political agreements were signed with underground groups during Modi's tenure.
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