Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the country at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ programme in New Delhi to mark 25 years of continuous service as head of government, speaking about the citizens, his critics, life lessons and the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
He further added, “I bow before people of India for their trust in me. The event was attended by senior leaders, dignitaries and thousands of party workers who gathered to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25-year journey in public service. His tenure began on October 7, 2001, when he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people of the country as he marked 25 years of continuous service as the head of a government. Recalling the day he took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, Modi said he had never imagined reaching such a milestone. Earlier reporting noted: ‘We’ll do it’: PM Modi’s self-confidence mantra for ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said those who opposed him during his public life helped him understand the strength of democracy, as he reflected on his journey at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’, marking 25 years of his public service.
Emphasising the role of people’s trust in his governance, the Prime Minister said the support of millions of Indians and the efforts of party workers had been his biggest sources of strength. Expressing gratitude to colleagues in the BJP, NDA and all those who deeply respect democracy, he further said, “For me, people are God; hardworking BJP workers are my strength”. The PM said that he had a desire to learn something new since childhood and that he’s “still a student. Earlier reporting noted: “Those who opposed me taught me the power of democracy,” Modi said, speaking about the lessons he learnt from his critics and political opponents. “My critics taught me to look within myself,” he added. Earlier reporting noted: Reflecting on his public service journey, Modi said he believed his responsibilities stemmed from the trust placed in him by the people.
“My critics taught me to look within”
Those who stood by me showed me the power of trust.
Speaking at the event, Modi said that those who opposed him taught him the power of democracy and to look within himself. Expressing gratitude to every person who taught him a valuable lesson he said, “Those who brought me down taught me how to rise again…My supporters encouraged me, while my critics taught me to look within. Refering to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who averted the alleged crash attempt on the Israel-bound flydubai flight, Modi said “World is talking about Indian pilots; there will be a time when world will talk about made-in-India planes.”
