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BJP’s “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan” Marks Narendra Modi’s 25 Years of Public Service
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Core Event
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a month-long outreach campaign “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan” from September 17 to October 17. It commemorates Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service—13 years as Gujarat chief minister and 12 as prime minister—and mobilises citizens for lamp-lighting, blood-donation camps, cultural performances and a bike rally from Kashi to Vadnagar.
Background & Context
Modi’s tenure began in 2001 as Gujarat chief minister and continued after his 2014 election as prime minister. Party leaders present the 25-year milestone as a record of continuous service, launching the campaign in several states including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and the Kashi region.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sept 12 | Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the nationwide rollout (ANI). |
| Sept 14 | BJP national president Nitin Nabin urged citizens to light an “Aashirwad ka Diya” on Modi’s birthday. |
| Sept 17 | Lamp-lighting programme “ashirvada deepam” begins; Kashi-to-Vadnagar bike rally starts. |
| Oct 7 | Bike rally slated to conclude in Vadnagar (ANI). |
| Oct 17 | Campaign concludes nationwide. |
Data & Statistics
- 31,168 booths in the 16-district Kashi region will host activities targeting youth, women and scheme beneficiaries.
- 71,000 booths are planned across Madhya Pradesh for outreach to welfare-scheme beneficiaries.
- 13 major programmes are scheduled in Odisha, including blood-donation camps and cultural competitions.
Official Statements & Responses
- Amit Shah called the campaign a “nationwide” effort linking Modi’s birthday with the 25-year milestone.
- Devendra Fadnavis highlighted Modi’s record of 25 years of service and noted full NDA participation in Maharashtra.
- Nitin Nabin framed the lamp-lighting as a prayer for Modi’s health and longevity.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The entire NDA alliance, numerous voluntary organizations, and people across the country are coming together to conduct the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' nationwide from September 17 to October 17.” — Amit Shah, union home minister
- “Narendra Modi ji has set a record by completing 25 years of public service. He has served as the country's Prime Minister for 12 years and has driven India's progress, which we have all witnessed. To mark the completion of these 25 years, a decision was taken to launch the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.' All NDA partners are with us for this campaign in Maharashtra,” — Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra chief minister
Why It Matters
The campaign translates a political commemoration into grassroots participation, using cultural events, health initiatives and voter-contact mechanisms to reinforce the BJP’s narrative of “service, dedication and resolve” ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
What’s Next
- The Kashi-to-Vadnagar bike rally will travel from September 17 to October 7, symbolising a link between Modi’s birthplace and his current seat of power.
- State units will continue scheduled activities—lamp-lighting, blood-donation drives and local “Seva” programmes—throughout the period, culminating on October 17.