CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In India’s public life, some journeys are not merely political; they become journeys of nation-building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life represent one such inspiring journey. The responsibility Modi accepted on 7 October 2001 as Chief Minister of Gujarat has today become a historic journey of 25 years of continuous public service, leadership and dedication to the nation.

The journey that began in Gujarat has now reached the resolve of making India a developed, self-reliant and leading nation in the world. To view these 25 years only as continuity in power would be to limit the meaning of this journey. In reality, it is a journey from policy to intent, from intent to results, and from results to public trust.

From the dignity of the poor to the rise of the nation, the most important feature of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership has been that he has not confined development only to big cities and large industries. The poor, farmers, women, youth, backward classes, Scheduled Castes, tribal communities and the person standing on the last rung of society have remained at the centre of his policies.

Financial inclusion through the Jan Dhan Yojana, convenience in women’s lives through the Ujjwala Yojana, turning cleanliness into a mass movement through the Swachh Bharat Mission, pucca houses for poor families through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, health security through Ayushman Bharat and direct assistance to farmers through PM-Kisan – these initiatives have redefined the relationship between governance and the ordinary citizen.

This change is not merely a list of schemes. It is the result of a belief that government does not mean administration alone, but positive change in people’s lives.

Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India has taken important steps to view Nari Shakti not merely as beneficiaries, but as active partners in nation-building. From Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao to women’s self-help groups, Ujjwala, Mudra, Jan Dhan and other schemes, efforts have been made to empower women economically and socially.

Today, women of the country are making their mark in every field, including politics, administration, science, the armed forces, sports, entrepreneurship and education. Steps such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam also point to a new direction in political representation. As a woman public representative, I believe that when half the country’s population moves forward with confidence, the entire nation moves forward.

For me, an important aspect of Prime Minister Modi’s journey is also linked to social justice and the expansion of opportunities for backward classes. Connecting backward classes with the mainstream of development is not only a question of political representation; it is a broader issue linked to education, employment, entrepreneurship, skills, financial opportunities and a dignified life.

Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the government has emphasised expanding the reach of schemes to deprived sections, strengthening direct benefit transfer and making opportunities more widespread. This thinking strengthens the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”. Being associated with the responsibility of Backward Classes and Minority Welfare in Madhya Pradesh, I especially feel that delivering the benefits of schemes to the last person is the real test of good governance.

A major achievement of the last 25 years has also been the wide integration of technology into India’s governance system. Digital payments, Aadhaar, direct benefit transfer, digital public infrastructure and online services have reduced the distance between citizens and the government. India has shown that technology is not only a symbol of modernity, but can also become a medium of transparency, speed and inclusion.

India’s digital capability has presented a new model before the world, and in many areas India is becoming one of the countries that offer solutions.

In Prime Minister Modi’s thinking, India is not merely a large market, but a nation with strong production, innovation and self-reliance. Initiatives such as Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India, Digital India and large investments in infrastructure have sought to give new momentum to India’s economic capacity.

Today, India’s aspiration is not only to improve the present, but to build a developed India by 2047. This goal cannot be the government’s goal alone; it will be achieved only through the collective participation of 140 crore Indians.

Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, confidence and activism are also visible in India’s foreign policy. India has sought to strongly present the voice of developing countries on global platforms. The G20 presidency, raising the concerns of the Global South, international cooperation, assistance during disasters and India’s growing global role reflect this change.

Today, India is strengthening its role in the world order not only as a participant, but as an important and influential partner.

What do these 25 years teach us? Narendra Modi’s 25-year journey teaches us that leadership is not merely about attaining office. The real meaning of leadership is to have vision, the courage to take difficult decisions and the sustained hard work needed to convert those decisions into results. From Chief Minister of Gujarat to Prime Minister of India, this has been a journey of continuous public service.

When we look at these 25 years, it is not only an opportunity to assess the past, but also an opportunity to decide the direction of the India to come.

On this historic occasion, with the resolve of a developed India, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Modi for 25 years of continuous public service. As a public representative and a minister in the Madhya Pradesh government, I believe that “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas” is not just an idea, but the work culture of a new India.

Our resolve is to build an India where every section of society – especially the poor, backward, deprived, women, youth and minorities – is connected with the mainstream of development; where opportunities are available to all and dignity is the right of every citizen.

Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the last 25 years have given India new aspiration, new confidence and a new direction. The next goal is even bigger: a developed India by 2047. Let us all play our role in this journey of the Amrit resolve and pledge to build an India that is prosperous, strong, self-reliant and also a Vishwaguru Bharat that takes pride in its great cultural heritage.

Heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 glorious years of public service.

The writer is Minister of State, Independent Charge, for Backward Classes and Minority Welfare in the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

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