Narendra Modi’s position as prime minister remains secure through the end of 2026, supported by the BJP-led NDA’s parliamentary majority and his status as India’s longest continuously serving elected leader after surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record in June. The party marked his milestone tenure with public celebrations and launched outreach campaigns highlighting governance achievements ahead of his 25 years in public office. Recent opposition statements, such as Rahul Gandhi’s August remarks on a leadership transition, reflect standard political rhetoric without institutional backing. A fabricated resignation letter was quickly debunked by government fact-checkers in July, while ongoing protests over exam irregularities led to a ministerial change but produced no broader challenge to Modi’s authority. With the next Lok Sabha elections scheduled for 2029 and no scheduled votes or constitutional triggers in the interim, trader pricing reflects the absence of credible near-term pathways for removal.