Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage at the BJP‑organised Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in New Delhi, marking a quarter‑century of service that began with his oath as Gujarat's chief minister on 7 October 2001.
During the address he reflected on crises that shaped his tenure: the 2001 Bhuj earthquake that claimed 1,500 lives and displaced 40,000, the Chandrayaan‑1 satellite failure that prompted a scientific reset, and the Covid‑19 pandemic that exposed the fragility of India's health infrastructure.
He spoke of a Bhuj‑resettled family that rebuilt their home with state aid, noting how the disaster response has since informed nationwide disaster‑management protocols.
Modi closed by reaffirming his commitment to steer India toward 2047, calling for renewed unity and resilience among citizens, and announcing a series of policy briefings scheduled for the coming month.