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Modi Calls for Service-Centred Politics During Seva Sankalp Yatra
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Core Event: Prime Minister’s Appeal to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Workers
On September 25 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra—a motorcycle rally linking his birthplace Vadnagar (Gujarat) with his parliamentary constituency Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). “Therefore, we political workers too must continue working towards social reform and positive change, not look at vote banks. Those who serve society deserve to have their service respected,” — Narendra Modi
Background & Context
The Yatra commemorates 25 years of Modi’s public service. Two parallel bike rallies were flagged off on September 17 (Modi’s 76th birthday) and will conclude on October 7 2024, traversing towns, districts and villages to bring “seva” (service) and “sampark” (connect) to grassroots communities. The rides also mark the anniversary of Modi’s tenure as Gujarat chief minister (2001-2014) and his prime-ministership beginning in 2014.
Data & Statistics
- 10 groups of cyclists covering 35,500 km across multiple states.
- September 17 – October 7: scheduled period for the rallies.
- Participation of senior leaders at flag-off events, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Official Statements & Responses
Modi highlighted the historic continuity of Vadnagar and Varanasi, noting both cities have existed for over a millennium. He linked the Yatra’s spirit to national schemes, stating that selfless service underpins initiatives such as Ayushman Yojana.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior ministers attended the flag-off ceremonies, reinforcing the party’s narrative that the Yatra exemplifies “good governance” and “nation-building.” Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini later urged BJP workers to adopt the Yatra’s message, emphasizing that the campaign should reach “the last person in society” and continue through October 17.
Verbatim Quote
- “The essence of the Vadnagar-Varanasi Yatra is that both these cities have been alive for more than 1,000 years. For me, Vadnagar is my birthplace, and Kashi is my second workplace,” — PM Modi
On-the-Ground Reports
During a stop in Jalore (Rajasthan), participants reported that local children pledged to water newly planted saplings every Sunday, illustrating the Yatra’s inter-generational impact. Modi recommended an indigenous irrigation method—placing a porous earthen pot (ghada) beside saplings—to conserve water in arid regions.
What's Next
The Seva Sankalp Yatra will continue its circuit until October 7, after which the broader Seva Sankalp Abhiyan remains active through October 17, inviting party workers nationwide to replicate the service-oriented model in their constituencies.