Modi completes 25 years in governance: A look at his journey from Gujarat CM to India's PM in pics
Modi completes 25 years in governance: A look at his journey from Gujarat CM to India's PM in pics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 7, 2025, completed 25 years of government leadership, beginning with his swearing-in as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2011. Reflecting on his journey, he thanked the people of India and pledged to continue working for the country’s progress.
October 7, 2025, marks 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being the head of a government, which began with him taking oath as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001. Reflecting on the journey, PM Modi thanked the people of India and vowed to work for the country's progress.
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In an X thread, PM Modi shared pictures from swearing in ceremonies as Gujarat CM and the Prime Minister of India. "Through all these years, it has been my constant endeavour to improve the lives of our people and contribute to the progress of this great nation that has nurtured us all," he said.
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On his first term as Gujarat CM, he said, "it was in very testing circumstances that my Party entrusted me with the responsibility of being Gujarat CM. The state was suffering due to a massive earthquake in the same year. The preceding years had witnessed a super cyclone, successive droughts and political instability. Those challenges strengthened the resolve to serve people and rebuild Gujarat with renewed vigour and hope."
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"When I took oath as Chief Minister, I remember my Mother telling me - I do not have much understanding of your work but I only seek two things. First, you will always work for the poor and second, you will never take a bribe. I also told people that whatever I do will be with the best intent and will be inspired by a vision to serve the very last person in the queue," PM Modi said.
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He then added that his 25 years of journey has been filled with many experiences during which the governments have made remarkable strides. "I still recall that when I took over as CM, it was believed that Gujarat could never rise again. Common citizens, including farmers, complained about lack of power and water. Agriculture was in the doldrums and industrial growth was stagnant. From there, we all worked collectively to make Gujarat a powerhouse of good governance," he wrote.
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Journey to Prime Minister of India: In 2013, I was given the responsibility of being the Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Those days, the nation was witnessing a crisis of trust and governance. The then UPA Government was synonymous with the worst form of corruption, cronyism and policy paralysis, he said.
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"Over the last 11 years, We The People of India have worked together and achieved many transformations. Our path breaking efforts have empowered people from all across India, especially our Nari Shakti, Yuva Shakti and hardworking Annadatas," the Prime Minister said.
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Recounting his government's achievements, he said over 25 crore people have been removed from the clutches of poverty. India is seen as a bright spot among major global economies. "We are home to one of the largest healthcare and social security schemes in the world. Our farmers are innovating and ensuring that our nation is self-reliant. We have undertaken extensive reforms and the popular sentiment is to make India Aatmanirbhar across all sectors, reflecting in the clarion call of ‘Garv Se Kaho, Yeh Swadeshi Hai.’"
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"I once again thank the people of India for their continuous trust and affection. To serve our beloved nation is the highest honour, a duty that fills me with gratitude and purpose. With the values of our Constitution as my constant guide, I will work even harder in the times to come to realise our collective dream of a Viksit Bharat," he concluded in the thread.
