Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous public service by addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ in New Delhi on Wednesday. In his speech, Modi reflected on his political journey, expressed gratitude to citizens and party workers, and reiterated his vision of a developed India by 2047.
Modi, who began his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, acknowledged the trust and support of the people as a major source of strength. He noted how both supporters and critics have significantly shaped his public life, with critics teaching him valuable lessons about resilience and self-reflection.
The Prime Minister emphasized the goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, highlighting the importance of self-reliance and the ambition for India to become one of the world’s top three economies. He called for collective efforts from citizens to achieve these objectives.
Expressing his gratitude, Modi thanked citizens for their trust and the contribution of BJP workers and others who supported him throughout his public service journey. He described dedicated party workers as a source of strength and reiterated his commitment to serving humanity and advancing the nation.
Modi also shared his continuous desire to learn, recalling his school days in Vadnagar and emphasizing that he still considers himself a student eager to learn new things. This thirst for knowledge, he explained, has been a constant throughout his career.
In his address, Modi highlighted India’s growing capabilities in aviation, referring to an incident involving Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and expressing confidence in India’s potential to manufacture aircraft domestically in the future.
Concluding his speech, the Prime Minister urged for continued collective efforts to achieve India’s development goals and to build a stronger, more self-reliant nation by 2047.