Cabinet Honors PM Modi for 25 Years of Leadership
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution celebrating PM Narendra Modi's 25-year journey from Gujarat's leadership to heading the Indian nation.
In a significant gesture of recognition, the Union Cabinet has passed a formal resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as the head of government. This tribute goes beyond mere ceremony, marking a quarter-century of governance defined by the principles of "Nation First and Citizen First."
The resolution highlights a political journey that began with three overwhelming mandates in Gujarat and has transitioned into three successive victories in the Lok Sabha elections, reflecting a deep-seated trust from the Indian electorate.
From Gujarat's Vision to National Transformation
A key theme of the resolution, titled "From Gujarat to India a development vision grows," traces how successful state-level initiatives were scaled to become national pillars. The Cabinet noted how specific models pioneered in Gujarat have reshaped the country:
- Citizen Engagement: The SWAGAT initiative, which allowed for direct grievance redressal, inspired the national PRAGATI platform, designed to resolve stalled projects and accelerate development.
- Energy & Infrastructure: The concept of separate agricultural electricity feeders, first seen in Jyotigram, has become a national standard for rural empowerment.
- Economic Scale: The resolution emphasizes how personal experiences of hardship were converted into large-scale dignity-driven programs.
Dignity Through Welfare and Empowerment
The Cabinet highlighted that the Prime Minister's sensitivity toward poverty has translated into massive public action. The resolution links his personal history to the implementation of transformative schemes that have brought dignity to millions:
The scale of these achievements is immense, including the creation of nearly 60 crore Jan Dhan accounts, the provision of over 4 crore homes, and the movement of 25 crore people out of poverty. Furthermore, the empowerment of women has been a central pillar, with approximately 3.5 crore women becoming Lakhpati Didis and the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
A Legacy of Reform and Economic Strength
The resolution, "An unwavering commitment to reform," celebrates the Prime Minister's courage to tackle long-standing challenges despite political risks. Key reforms mentioned include:
- The implementation of the GST.
- The overhaul of welfare delivery systems.
- The replacement of colonial-era laws to modernize the Indian legal framework.
- The massive expansion of public capital expenditure, which rose from ₹2 lakh crore to over ₹12 lakh crore.
This economic shift is further evidenced by the surge in electronics production—climbing from ₹2 lakh crore to over ₹13 lakh crore—and significant advancements in defence manufacturing and semiconductor technology.
Technology and Global Resilience
The Cabinet also lauded the Prime Minister's vision for a scientifically capable and Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India). From the digital revolution led by UPI, Aadhaar, and Jan Dhan to the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 landing near the Moon’s south pole, technology has been used to expand national possibilities.
Finally, the resolution, "Steadfast leadership through turbulent times," acknowledges his role in navigating India through global crises. This includes managing the COVID-19 pandemic through rapid vaccine development and maintaining energy security during the West Asia crisis, ensuring India remained resilient amidst global upheaval.