Marking a rare milestone of completing 25 uninterrupted years in public service as head of government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers and performed religious rituals at the Sri Vinayagar temple in New Delhi on Wednesday. His executive journey began when he first took the oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat, eventually leading to his tenure as the Prime Minister of India. Leaders from across the country and the globe extended greetings on the occasion, reflecting on his sustained contributions to governance and public life. Later today, he is scheduled to address the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha–Seva Jyoti Yatra' in the national capital, an event organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party that brings together a vast gathering of voluntary service participants, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha cadres, and youth delegates, with his address scheduled for 9:30 AM.
Prayers for National Prosperity and Well-Being
Following his visit to the temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Prime Minister shared his thoughts on the social media platform X. He noted that he offered prayers seeking happiness, prosperity, and sound health for citizens across the nation, referring to them as his family members. He expressed hope that with the blessings of the deity, universal welfare would prevail and the nation would continue to make steady progress along the path of overall advancement. The morning rituals marked the ceremonial start to the commemorative events celebrating a quarter-century of his administrative leadership.
Culmination of the Nationwide Seva Campaign
The extensive outreach initiative originated as the 'Seva Sankalp Yatra', inaugurated on September 17 to coincide with Narendra Modi's 76th birthday. The concluding ceremony in Delhi has been planned across two historic venues that hold distinct spiritual and personal resonance in the Prime Minister's life. Addressing the assembled youth and grassroots volunteers, he will elaborate on core priorities surrounding public service, nation-building, and the strategic roadmap toward building a developed nation, setting tone and direction for young participants engaged in civic action.
Senior Cabinet Ministers Commemorate the 25-Year Milestone
Prominent members of the Union Cabinet shared reflections highlighting the administrative evolution witnessed over this 25-year period. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated the Prime Minister on X, recalling that October 7 marks the completion of 25 years since he assumed responsibilities as Gujarat Chief Minister. She noted that prior to taking that executive oath, Narendra Modi had never held an elected office, yet met governance challenges through relentless effort and dedication. Sitharaman described him as an untiring leader free from corruption, pointing out that the party provides opportunities for dedicated workers without political dynasties, inherited status, or financial influence to rise to high office, serving as a powerful demonstration of democratic mobility.
Focus on Basic Necessities and Nation First Governance
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended felicitations on Wednesday as the Prime Minister completed 25 years heading executive governments. Writing on X, Rajnath Singh stated that the journey commenced on October 7, 2001 in Gujarat has transformed into a benchmark for good governance, national commitment, and public welfare. He remarked that the foundational principle guiding this tenure has consistently been 'Nation First, Always First'. Under this governance framework, millions of citizens gained access to fundamental amenities including permanent housing, tap water, sanitation facilities, cooking gas cylinders, and institutional banking services. He added that guided by the ethos of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat', the country is moving purposefully toward its goal of becoming a developed nation.
Cabinet Resolution Cites Defining Policy Decisions
In addition to the public observances, the Union Cabinet adopted a formal resolution acknowledging the 25-year governance record. The resolution cataloged 10 landmark decisions that have established new standards for public administration, spanning institutional transformation from Gujarat's initial disaster recovery frameworks to wide-ranging national welfare distribution systems, infrastructure modernizations, and financial inclusion programs that defined his tenure as a chief executive.
