Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years at the helm of government have been marked by continuity in governance, major policy interventions, infrastructure development and an evolving role for India in global affairs, leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) said on Tuesday,
NDA constituents said Modi’s political career, which began with his tenure as Gujarat chief minister before he became Prime Minister in 2014, is defined not only by electoral success but also by his ability to sustain alliances and accommodate parties with different regional and political interests.
“When we think of Modi, we think of continuity and stability, both in process and reforms. The Union minister also cited policy initiatives in the automobile and steel sectors to underline Modi’s emphasis on preparing India for future economic and environmental challenges. He referred to the FAME-I and FAME-II schemes and PM E-DRIVE as important steps in the transition towards cleaner mobility, while noting the government’s push for green steel.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader in the Lok Sabha, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu said continuity and stability emerged as important features of Modi’s governance. On one side, major laws were amended or passed and, on the other side, major infrastructure projects were taken up and finished on time,” Devarayalu said. He said India’s position in the world had also improved during Modi’s tenure. “India, which was seeking its place in the world order during the 2000s, under Modi’s leadership is creating its own space and voice in the world order,” he said. “Over the past 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has demonstrated that coalition and alliance politics can be built on trust, mutual respect and a shared commitment to the nation,” Kumaraswamy said.
