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Cabinet Resolution Celebrates 25 Years of Narendra Modi’s Continuous Leadership
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Core Event
On a Tuesday, the Union Cabinet adopted a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of uninterrupted service—from his assumption of the Gujarat chief-ministership on October 7, 2001 to the same date in 2026. The document lauded his “extraordinary journey” under the principle of “Nation First and Citizen First” and cited three electoral mandates in Gujarat and three Lok Sabha victories as evidence of “enduring public trust.”
Background & Context
Modi became Gujarat chief minister in 2001, faced disaster response challenges and communal unrest, and consolidated authority after the 2002 state election. The resolution notes that several Gujarat initiatives—such as the SWAGAT grievance portal and the Jyotigram Yojana’s agricultural electricity feeders—were later scaled nationally after he became Prime Minister in 2014.
Key Initiatives Highlighted
- Governance & Grievance Redressal: SWAGAT inspired the central PRAGATI platform.
- Rural Electrification: Jyotigram’s model was extended across India.
- Poverty Alleviation: Programs delivering homes, water, banking and healthcare.
- Women’s Empowerment: About 3.5 crore women became “Lakhpati Didis,” and the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam introduced women’s reservation.
- Agricultural Support: PM-KISAN transfers exceeded INR4 lakh crore; PM-JANMAN targeted vulnerable tribal communities.
- Economic Reform: GST implementation, welfare-delivery reforms and repeal of several colonial-era statutes.
- Infrastructure & Manufacturing: Capital expenditure rose from INR2 lakh crore to over INR12 lakh crore; highway expansion, railway electrification and electronics production grew similarly.
- Technology & Science: Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, mobile connectivity and UPI transformed payments; domestic COVID-19 vaccine development and the Chandrayaan-3 mission were highlighted as “Atmanirbhar Bharat” milestones.
- National Security: 2016 surgical strikes, 2019 Balakot air strikes, the projected 2025 Operation Sindoor, abrogation of Article 370, One Rank One Pension and creation of the Chief of Defence Staff post.
- Foreign Policy: Consensus at G20 and BRICS, advocacy for the Global South and “Vaccine Maitri,” with honours from 36 countries.
Data & Statistics
- Financial Inclusion: Nearly 60 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened.
- Housing: Over 4 crore homes constructed.
- Poverty Reduction: 25 crore people lifted out of poverty.
- Women’s Economic Empowerment: ~3.5 crore “Lakhpati Didis.”
- Capital Expenditure: ? from INR2 lakh crore to > INR12 lakh crore.
- Electronics Production: ? from ~INR2 lakh crore to > INR13 lakh crore.
Official Statements & Responses
He emphasized that the achievements reflect “steadfast leadership through turbulent times,” noting Modi’s role in uniting the nation during COVID-19, ensuring rapid vaccination, and maintaining energy security during the West Asia crisis.
Verbatim Quotes
- “PM Modi has created a history which is unique to any democratic country. There are few countries where people have voted for the same person again and again,” — Ashwini Vaishnaw, broadcasting minister
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sourced outlets present a consistent description of the resolution’s content; no contradictory figures or disputed claims appear across the material.
What’s Next
The resolution reaffirms commitment to achieve the outlined development goals by 2047, without detailing specific legislative or policy steps beyond the target.