Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of public service, marking the anniversary of Modi taking oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001. Shah characterized Modi's tenure through both his Gujarat Chief Ministership and Prime Ministership as being defined by service, struggle, and dedication focused on welfare of the poor, women's empowerment, youth upliftment, and prosperity for all sections of society.
Shah highlighted specific achievements during Modi's Gujarat tenure including rebuilding the earthquake-devastated Kutch region, implementing the Jyotigram Yojana that provided 24-hour electricity to every village, driving investment and industry through solar energy and Vibrant Gujarat initiatives, and achieving an agricultural growth rate exceeding 8%. These efforts established a governance model in Gujarat that later became the foundation for national policies.
As Prime Minister, Modi's initiatives resulted in 250 million people being lifted out of poverty, with millions of families gaining access to permanent housing, health coverage up to ₹5 lakh, Ujjwala gas connections, and tap water in every home. Under Modi's leadership, India has become a rapidly growing economy achieving milestones in manufacturing, digital payments, startups, semiconductors, defense production, and renewable energy. Amidst global conflict and instability, India has emerged as a significant global voice for peace and harmony, with Modi instilling self-confidence in citizens and articulating the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) leading in every sector by 2047.