Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani on Wednesday to mark a significant milestone in his political career. The visit comes as PM Modi completes 25 years in public life, specifically in governance roles. During the meeting, the Prime Minister presented a bouquet of flowers to the veteran leader as a gesture of respect and gratitude. Photographs from the meeting captured the two leaders engaged in a deep conversation, reflecting their long-standing association and the historical journey of the party they've both led at different times.
A Journey of 25 Years in Governance
The journey of Narendra Modi in high-level governance began on October 7, 2001, when he took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He served in that capacity for 13 years, transforming the state's landscape and administrative model. In 2014, while still serving as the Chief Minister, he was elected as the Prime Minister of India. He has now completed 12 years as the Prime Minister, bringing the total duration of his leadership in executive roles to 25 years. This quarter-century of service marks a rare feat in Indian democratic history, showcasing a continuous tenure of leadership at both the state and national levels.
The New Slogan: We Will Do It
To commemorate this 25-year milestone, Prime Minister Modi has given a new slogan to the nation: We Will Do It. This slogan serves as a new resolution for the citizens of India as the country moves forward. The Prime Minister emphasized several key objectives under this vision. The primary goal is to make India a developed nation by the year 2047. He also stressed the importance of making India self-reliant, known as Atmanirbhar Bharat, and propelling the country into the top 3 economies of the world. Also, the vision includes making India a global manufacturing hub, hosting the Olympic Games on Indian soil, and hoisting the tricolor in space. The We Will Do It mantra is intended to be the driving force and the collective spirit required to achieve these ambitious targets for the nation's future.
Tributes from Union Ministers and State Leaders
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the completion of PM Modi's 25 years in governance as a golden day in the history of democracy. Shah noted that PM Modi has set a record by serving as Chief Minister and Prime Minister for 25 years, stating that these years will be written in golden letters in history. He described this journey as one dedicated to the welfare of India, the welfare of the poor, and national pride. Shah specifically highlighted the removal of Article 370 and the elimination of Naxalism under PM Modi's leadership as landmark achievements.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed that today is a day of pride for every Indian, while he credited PM Modi with giving India a new identity on the global stage and making the nation capable and empowered. According to CM Yogi, the Prime Minister has been instrumental in building Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, while union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the day as wonderful and historic. He traced the journey from October 7, 2001, in Gujarat to the current mission of building a developed and self-reliant India. Maharashtra leader Devendra Fadnavis also lauded the Prime Minister's strong leadership, noting that in 12 years, the economy has reached the top 5. He highlighted that 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty under PM Modi's tenure and reiterated the commitment to a developed India by 2047. Various other NDA leaders also extended their congratulations to the Prime Minister on this occasion.