Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated 25 years of continuous public service on Wednesday with a speech at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ in New Delhi, expressing gratitude to citizens and party workers. Reflecting on his political journey, which began when he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, Modi credited the trust and support of the people as his major source of strength. He emphasized his vision for a developed India by 2047, urging collective efforts to achieve this goal.
Modi acknowledged the role both supporters and critics have played in shaping his path in public life. “Those who brought me down taught me how to rise again,” he said, highlighting how critics have encouraged him to introspect and learn from challenges, while supporters have motivated him. He reiterated the importance of self-reliance and India’s ambition to become one of the world’s three largest economies, achievable through the collaborative efforts of its citizens.
Expressing gratitude, the Prime Minister thanked citizens for their trust and acknowledged the contributions of BJP workers and others who have supported him. He described the people as his greatest strength, stating, “For me, people are God,” and emphasized the importance of serving humanity and working together for the country’s advancement.
Modi also reflected on his lifelong commitment to learning, recalling his school days in Vadnagar. He conveyed his ongoing desire to learn new things, saying, “Even today, I consider myself a student.” This dedication to learning, he noted, has been a consistent aspect of his public career.
Highlighting India’s growing capabilities in aviation, Modi referred to an incident involving Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and expressed his belief that aircraft manufactured in India would eventually be recognized globally. He concluded his address with a call for continued collective efforts to achieve the nation’s development goals and build a stronger, more self-reliant India by 2047.