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Modi Marks 25 Years of Public Service

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated 25 years of continuous service as head of government during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi. He reflected on his journey from taking oath as Gujarat chief minister in 2001 to leading the nation, crediting public faith and support. Modi thanked citizens, NDA colleagues, and BJP president Nitin Nabin for their role, noting that opposition taught him the strength of democracy. He highlighted the “Seva Jyoti Yatra” participation, his visit to Sri Vinayaka Temple, and prayers for 1.4 billion Indians. Modi reiterated his vision for a self‑reliant India, a manufacturing hub, Olympic hosting, and space ambitions, urging continued determination. He reminded that governance should saturate all eligible beneficiaries, avoiding exclusion and ensuring equal access to services. The speech also recalled his early life in Vadnagar, his lifelong learning ethos, and his commitment to serving tribal communities. Concluding, Modi urged the nation to seize opportunities presented by its youthful population and to move forward with enthusiasm.

· The Times of India

The essential points

  1. 01Modi celebrated 25 years of continuous public service, tracing his path from Gujarat chief minister to national leader.
  2. 02He credited opposition for teaching him the power of democracy, emphasizing that dissent strengthens governance.
  3. 03Modi highlighted a vision for a self‑reliant, manufacturing‑hub India, Olympic hosting, and space ambitions, urging sustained determination.
  4. 04He stressed that good governance must saturate all eligible beneficiaries, ensuring no one is left out of rightful benefits.
The full brief

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated 25 years of continuous service as head of government during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi. He reflected on his journey from taking oath as Gujarat chief minister in 2001 to leading the nation, crediting public faith and support. Modi thanked citizens, NDA colleagues, and BJP president Nitin Nabin for their role, noting that opposition taught him the strength of democracy.

He highlighted the “Seva Jyoti Yatra” participation, his visit to Sri Vinayaka Temple, and prayers for 1. 4 billion Indians. Modi reiterated his vision for a self‑reliant India, a manufacturing hub, Olympic hosting, and space ambitions, urging continued determination.

He reminded that governance should saturate all eligible beneficiaries, avoiding exclusion and ensuring equal access to services. The speech also recalled his early life in Vadnagar, his lifelong learning ethos, and his commitment to serving tribal communities. Concluding, Modi urged the nation to seize opportunities presented by its youthful population and to move forward with enthusiasm.