Twentieth Consecutive Year as Democratically Elected Head of a Government

Published By : Admin | October 7, 2020 | 22:57 IST

A Pictorial Representation

The journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as head of an elected government started in 2001 in the backdrop of relief work for the devastating Bhuj earthquake. Since then, Modi – The Mass Leader - has not looked back, as he continues to tread the path of ‘development
for all’.

Not letting manufactured controversies and fabrications distract him, the hallmark of Modi has always been about letting his work speak for itself. Be it leading the relief work in earthquake hit Bhuj or increasing the manufacturing base in the state, or launching a social campaign to boost girl child school enrolment and education or building world class urban infrastructure, there was no aspect that escaped his mantra of good governance and his eye for detail.

From ensuring 24X7 electricity to assured irrigation for every farm, and from exemplary control on law and order to overseeing record growth in agriculture by instituting new best practices – the years that Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat set a new benchmark of leadership. These were also the years when Modi first instituted the concept of ‘Jan Bhagidari’ or Participative Governance’ as defining paradigm of Gujarat model.

Under Modi, this Gujarat model became a beacon of Good Governance, or ‘Sushasan’ and reflected the aspirations of a New India. A mass popular upsurge was recognised and respected and Modi was selected by the Bhartiya Janata Party as their PM candidate in 2013, for the upcoming General Elections in 2014.

2014 saw the birth of a New India with the Bhartiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi' s stewardship getting its first ever-absolute majority.

Since taking oath in May 2014, PM Modi has strived to stand by the ideals of India's Constitution in serving the poor and the needy, and bringing a holistic approach of sustainable development to India that is united by its culture, its values and its ideals.

PM Modi has worked diligently from day one to enhance the image of India and give a glimpse of New India leading the world and reclaiming its position as the Vishwa guru. Backed by economic and social development programs, the country set sights on creating
new records of inclusive governments and bringing millions of people out of poverty.

The Jan Dhan Yojana, the Mudra Yojana, the Jan Suraksha Yojana, the Ujjwala Yojana, the Saubhagya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, the Pradhan Mantri Aawaas Yojana, the PM-Kisan Yojana and a host of such immensely successful schemes changed the lives of crores of people and set new development benchmarks.

The launch of BHIM UPI, the success of Digital India, the enabling environment provided by Start Up India and Stand UP India gave wings to the dreams of our youth who went out and started conquering new terrains.

The General Elections of 2019 saw the Prime Minister Modi secure even a bigger majority as compared to 2014, in what was a clear endorsement of his work in the first term and confidence in his plans for the coming decade.

If the first term was fulfilling the needs of people then since 2019, PM Modi has set his sights on fulfilling the aspirations of 130 crore Indians. The Jammu and Kashmir has finally been fully integrated in India and Article 370 is history. The Ram Mandir is now a reality with construction starting for a grand Ram Temple at the birth place of Prabhu Ram. Our farmers have finally been freed from artificially imposed chains on them and far reaching, historic agriculture reforms are now a reality. A host of other reforms such as Labour Reforms, Coal Reforms, allowing private enterprise in the space sector, FDI reforms across the board and tax reforms have put in place a foundation for sustained years of economic growth.

As we enter the 20th consecutive year of Modi leading a democratically elected government, the nation is marching in tune with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build a Aatm Nirbhar Bharat.

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Narendra Modi greets people after being sworn in for the first time as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 

 

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Narendra Modi among those affected by Bhuj earthquake 

 

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  Narendra Modi as CM spearheaded education of the girl child through his flagship programme, Kanya Kelavani Yojana

 

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Chief Minister Narendra Modi on ground during massive floods in Surat to spearhead rescue and relief efforts in 2006

 

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Gujarat CM Narendra Modi and the then PM Dr. Manmohan Singh meets bomb blast victims at Civil Hospital in Ahmadabad on July 28, 2008


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CM Narendra Modi watches local artists perform at Kutch Rann Utsav

 

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CM Narendra Modi with Metro Man E Sreedharan 

 

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Gujarat CM Narendra Modi Narendra Modi holds SWAGAT, an online grievance programme 

 

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Chief Minister Narendra Modi launches speed boat and water rides at Sabarmati River front in Ahmedabad in 2012

 

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CM Narendra Modi interacts with people 

 

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Gujarat CM Narendra Modi flags off a Bus Rapid Transportation System

 

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Gujarat CM Shri Narendra Modi Declared as Prime Ministerial Candidate of BJP in 2013

 

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Swearing in Ceremony of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of India for the first time in 2014

 

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PM Narendra Modi leads Run for Unity in 2014 on the occasion of Ekta Diwas

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PM Modi at family photo of Founding Conference of International Solar Alliance in 2018

 

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PM Modi launches BHIM app, ushering in a new era of digital payments in India, 2016

 

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Dhola-Sadiya, India’s longest bridge in Assam in 2017 

 

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PM Modi assisting an elderly tribal woman wear chappals at public rally in Bijapur, south Bastar in 2018

 

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PM Narendra Modi welcomed by global CEOs at International Business Council in Davos, 2018

 

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PM Modi flags off India’s first semi high speed rail Vande Bharat express in 2019

 

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PM Modi files his nomination to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi seen along with senior leaders of BJP and NDA

 

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PM Narendra Modi bows to Constitution of India at the Central Hall of Parliament at the NDA parliamentary Board meeting

 

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Swearing in Ceremony of Shri Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of India for the second time in 2019

 

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PM Modi Plogging on Mamallapuram Beach

 

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PM Modi with world leaders at G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan in 2019

 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Triumphantly Hold up Hands at Howdy Modi event in Texas in 2019

 

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PM Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on Coronavirus Pandemic on 24th March, 2020

 

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PM Modi lights up lamp at his residence during 9 Baje 9 minutes to show solidarity in fight against coronavirus

 

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PM Modi visits Ladakh to take stock of the border situation

 

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PM Narendra Modi does Sashtang Namaskar before Lord Ram Lalla during foundation stone laying ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir at Ayodhya on 5th August 2020.

 

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Prime Minister and President of Cyprus interact with business leaders from Cyprus and India
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with the President of Cyprus, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides today held a Roundtable interaction with business leaders from Cyprus and India in Limassol. The participants represented diverse sectors such as banking, financial institutions, manufacturing, defence, logistics, maritime, shipping, technology, innovation, digital technologies, AI, IT services, tourism and mobility.

Highlighting India's rapid economic transformation in the last 11 years, Prime Minister noted that India, propelled by next-generation reforms, policy predictability, stable polity and Ease of Doing Business, has become the fastest growing major economy in the world. Emphasizing on the primacy being given to innovation, digital revolution, start-up and futuristic infrastructure development, he expressed confidence that India, the fifth largest economy in the world, was well positioned to become the third largest in a few years’ time. He noted that steady growth in India’s civil aviation, port, shipbuilding, digital payments and green development sectors have opened myriad opportunities for companies from Cyprus to partner with India. He further underlined the strengths of India’s skilled talent and start-up ecosystem and highlighted manufacturing, AI, Quantum, Semiconductor and Critical Minerals as new and emerging areas contributing to India’s growth story.

Prime Minister noted that Cyprus was a significant economic partner for India, particularly in the Foreign Direct Investment sector and welcomed the keen interest in Cyprus for new investments into the Indian economy. Highlighting the potential for business engagement in the financial services sector, the two leaders welcomed the signing of an MOU between NSE International Exchange GIFT CITY, Gujarat and Cyprus Stock Exchange. NIPL (NPCI International Payments Limited) and the Eurobank Cyprus reached an understanding on introducing UPI for cross border payments between the two countries which would benefit tourists and businesses. Prime Minister also welcomed the launch of the India–Greece–Cyprus (IGC) Business and Investment Council, which will foster trilateral cooperation in sectors such as shipping, logistics, renewable energy, civil aviation and digital services. Prime Minister welcomed the fact that many Indian companies see Cyprus as a gateway to Europe and hub for IT services, financial management, and tourism.

As Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the EU Council next year, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen India-EU Strategic Partnership. They expressed optimism about concluding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement by end of the year which would also give a major boost to trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister underlined that the business roundtable had given practical suggestions which would form the basis for a structured economic roadmap, ensuring long-term collaboration in trade, innovation and strategic sectors.

With shared aspirations and a future-focused approach, India and Cyprus are poised for a new era of dynamic and mutually beneficial economic cooperation.