Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous public service with a speech at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ in New Delhi, where he expressed gratitude to citizens and party supporters and reiterated his vision for a developed India by 2047. He reflected on his political journey, which began on October 7, 2001, when he assumed the role of Chief Minister of Gujarat, acknowledging that he had never anticipated reaching such a milestone and attributing his success to the trust and support of the people.
During his address, Modi emphasized the importance of both supporters and critics in shaping his public life, stating, “Those who brought me down taught me how to rise again.” He credited his supporters for their encouragement and acknowledged that critics helped him reflect and learn from challenges.
Modi’s vision for the future includes making India a developed nation by 2047. He underscored the necessity of collective efforts and self-reliance to achieve this goal, aspiring for India to become one of the world’s top three economies. The Prime Minister conveyed that the collaboration and dedication of its citizens are crucial for the country’s progress.
Expressing his gratitude, Modi highlighted the role of citizens and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in supporting his journey. He described people as his greatest strength, saying, “For me, people are God,” and stressed the importance of serving humanity and working together to advance the nation.
Reflecting on his lifelong learning journey, Modi shared his continued eagerness to learn, a trait he developed during his school days in Vadnagar. “Even today, I consider myself a student,” he said, underscoring the importance of continuous learning throughout his career.
In an optimistic nod to India’s growing capabilities, Modi mentioned the valor of Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, expressing confidence that the world would eventually witness aircraft manufactured in India. He concluded his address with a call for ongoing collective efforts to build a stronger, self-reliant India by 2047.