PM Modi marks 25 years in governance, pledges continued focus on improving lives
“Thanks to the continuous blessings of my fellow Indians, I am entering my 25th year of serving as the head of a Government. My gratitude to the people of India,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
He added, “Through all these years, it has been my constant endeavour to improve the lives of our people and contribute to the progress of this great nation that has nurtured us all.”
PM Modi highlighted the transformation India has undergone since the UPA government era, which he described as being marred by “the worst form of corruption, cronyism and policy paralysis.” Today, India boasts one of the largest healthcare and social security schemes in the world.
He also pointed to the innovative spirit of Indian farmers who are making the nation self-reliant. The government has undertaken extensive reforms, supported by a popular sentiment to make the country “aatmanirbhar” (self-reliant) across all sectors, reflecting the clarion call of “Garv Se Kaho, Yeh Swadeshi Hai.”
“Over the last 11 years, We The People of India have worked together and achieved many transformations. Our path-breaking efforts have empowered people from all across India, especially our Nari Shakti (women power), Yuva Shakti (youth power), and hardworking Annadatas (farmers). Over 25 crore people have been removed from the clutches of poverty,” he said.
India is now seen as a bright spot among major global economies, PM Modi added.
Reflecting on his political journey, PM Modi recalled that when the BJP chose him as its prime ministerial candidate in 2013 for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the nation was facing a crisis of trust and governance.
He said, “The then UPA Government was synonymous with the worst form of corruption, cronyism and policy paralysis. India was seen as a weak link in the global order. But, the wisdom of the people of India gave our alliance a thumping majority and also ensured that our party got an absolute majority, a first after three long decades.”
Recounting his tenure as Gujarat chief minister, PM Modi said he took charge under very testing circumstances. The state was reeling from a massive earthquake, compounded by a super cyclone, successive droughts, and political instability.
He said, “Those challenges strengthened the resolve to serve people and rebuild Gujarat with renewed vigour and hope.”
PM Modi fondly recalled his mother’s advice when he assumed office as chief minister. “When I took oath as Chief Minister, I remember my Mother telling me I do not have much understanding of your work but I only seek two things. First, you will always work for the poor and second, you will never take a bribe. I also told people that whatever I do will be with the best intent and will be inspired by a vision to serve the very last person in the queue,” he said.
In 2001, it was widely believed that Gujarat could never rise again. Citizens, including farmers, complained about lack of power and water, agriculture was languishing, and industrial growth was stagnant.
“From there, we all worked collectively to make Gujarat a powerhouse of good governance,” PM Modi said. “Gujarat, a drought-prone state, became a top-performing state in agriculture. The culture of trading expanded into robust industrial and manufacturing capacities. Regular curfews became a thing of the past. Social and physical infrastructure received a boost. It was very satisfying to be able to work with the people to achieve these outcomes.”
After leading the BJP to victory in three consecutive assembly polls in Gujarat, PM Modi has steered the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance to win in three successive national elections.
As an incumbent, PM Modi has never faced electoral defeat and holds the record as the longest-serving head of government, including more than 12-and-a-half years as chief minister, among all prime ministers.
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