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Narendra Modi Marks 25 Years of Continuous Leadership, Reaffirms “Viksit Bharat” Goal
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Core Milestone and Speech
On October 7, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of uninterrupted service as head of government, beginning with his oath as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001. Addressing the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha” at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, he repeated the slogan “We will do it” and set the target of a developed India by 2047.
Background & Context
Modi’s tenure includes three terms as Gujarat chief minister (2001-2014) and three consecutive Lok Sabha victories as prime minister (2014-2024). The milestone arrives amid speculation about his future political role after turning 76 on September 17. In his speech he cited the 2001 Bhuj earthquake, the Chandrayaan mission and the COVID-19 pandemic as formative experiences that shaped his governance outlook.
Data & Statistics
- Population referenced: 140 crore Indians.
- Poverty-reduction claim: 25 crore people lifted out of poverty within a decade.
- Financial inclusion: 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts by September 2026.
- Public capital expenditure grew from INR2 lakh crore to over INR12 lakh crore; electronics production rose from INR2 lakh crore to more than INR13 lakh crore.
Official Statements & Responses
- Modi said that the political capital of 25 years belongs to the nation and that “the country has given me so much, therefore my responsibility towards the country is also the greatest.” He pledged continued action, invoking the Bhagavad Gita principle of duty without attachment.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah called October 7 a “golden and epoch-making day” in Indian democratic history, noting the record of continuous service.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When I became CM of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, I had not thought that this moment would come. Today, I have been consistently serving as head of the government for 25 years. This is a result of the blessings of the people,” — Narendra Modi, prime minister
- “Karma is my Dharma. Karma is my worship for the country,” — Narendra Modi, prime minister
- “Viksit Bharat by 2047: we will do it; top three economy: we will do it; Atmanirbhar Bharat: we will do it; global manufacturing hub: we will do it; hosting the Olympics: we will do it; venturing into space: we will do it,” — PM Modi. From Bhuj
- “They seemed prouder of India, more ambitious about its possibilities and more confident of its place in the world,” — Tshering Tobgay, bhutanese prime minister
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources present a consistent narrative of Modi’s speech and the “Viksit Bharat” agenda; no contradictory figures or disputed claims were identified.
What’s Next
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s nationwide “Seva Sankalp Abhiyan” will continue with “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabhas” and torch rallies across districts, reinforcing the 2047 development roadmap. No additional scheduled events beyond the ongoing campaign are detailed in the sources.