India, Sept. 22 -- Applauding the Prime Minister's strong work ethic, Union home minister Amit Shah said that Narendra Modi is the only leader who has not taken a single holiday in the past 24 years, not even for a day.

In an interview with NDTV, Shah, who has been a close aide and political confidant of PM Modi for decades, emphasised that his unwavering commitment is unparalleled in Indian political history.

"I have seen only one person who hasn't taken a holiday in the last 24 years, and that is Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said. "That kind of dedication doesn't just happen; it reflects a mindset of complete devotion to public service."

Shah also praised Modi as the most popular prime minister India has ever seen, both at home ...