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SPECIAL REPORT

A Year Journey of Good Governance

nion Home Minister Amit Shah, who has fragments; he looks to the future and ensures the reali-
a long and close association, once said, sation of his ideas.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi works After becoming the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he
Uwith the diligence of a dedicated worker, began working towards creating a distinct model of de-
elevates the nation’s pride like a statesman, leads velopment, placing a special emphasis on school educa-
the entire country like a true team leader, makes tion. However, the Gujarat riots allowed his opponents
sensitive decisions with the compassion of an emo- to launch a concerted attack against him. Yet, PM Modi
tionally attuned leader, and stands as an unshake- did not falter under these fierce attacks; instead, he
able rock in defence of the nation like a fearless continued to work with steadfast resolve. Consequent-
commander. Like the flame of a lamp, his thinking ly, his opponents were repeatedly left defeated. What is
always points upward.” The message behind these it about PM Modi that prevents his opponents from cor-
words was clear - that although Modi’s public life, on nering him? To understand this, one must examine the
its journey to this milestone, has passed through many nuances of his work style and his thought process. In
ups and downs, he never paused. That resilience, the fact, whenever PM Modi considers a plan, he begins by
reasoning goes, comes from having studied politics visualising the outcome - assessing the impact a policy,
through the lens of statecraft and made it a personal statement, or scheme will have once implemented on
discipline, crafting a new, all-inclusive narrative of de- the ground. This unique approach distinguishes him
velopment along the way. Never pausing, never tiring, from other politicians. The result of this mindset is that
never stopping - pressing forward with relentless effort, Prime Minister Modi unveils a scheme only when he is
setting new goals, and carrying them through to com- fully prepared to implement it effectively on the ground.
pletion to write a powerful story of development. This period represents not only a journey of 25 years
This is a distinctive hallmark of Prime Minister Modi’s but also a mission dedicated to service, good gover-
leadership; his own family continues to lead an ordinary nance, and the welfare of the poor. It encompasses
life because, for him, the country’s more than 1.4 billion unforgettable initiatives for national development
citizens are his family. – ranging from the welfare of the underprivileged
This October 7th marks the completion of 25 years and the strengthening of the middle class to women’s
of Narendra Modi’s tenure as head of government. This empowerment and development led by ‘Nari Shakti’.
25-year journey cannot be viewed merely as a succession It includes addressing the concerns of farmers at
of political offices held and electoral victories achieved; it every stage of cultivation through pro-farmer policies,
is also a story of decisions made amid constantly evolving creating educational and employment opportunities
challenges and the new directions that emerged from for the youth, and ensuring social justice. This era has
them. His journey began in Gujarat against the backdrop become the cornerstone of the goal to transform India
of severe challenges such as earthquakes, droughts, into a developed nation by 2047. Every scheme bears
water scarcity, and communal violence. Subsequently, the mark of PM Modi’s own life, marked by struggle; he
the state charted a new course while grappling with disas- has experienced that hardship firsthand. In summary,
ters like terrorism and floods. At the national level, issues his journey from Chief Minister of Gujarat to Prime
such as economic reforms, the banking sector, Naxalism, Minister can be described as follows: he mainstreamed
border challenges, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the philosophy of development his journey from Chief
the pandemic, and global conflicts put his leadership to Minister of Gujarat to Prime Minister in a few words:
the test. Yet, one constant thread has run through these he brought the philosophy of development into the
25 years: transforming crises not into obstacles, but into mainstream, dismantled various social ills, and estab-
opportunities for change. Indeed, Prime Minister Modi lished development as the central pillar of the country’s
has established himself as an idealistic leader dedicated politics, operational strategies, and national policy.
to uplifting the nation and enhancing its prestige. Over Let us explore Prime Minister Modi’s 25-year journey
his 25-year journey in governance, he has evolved into of governance through his distinctive work style,
a visionary leader who thinks holistically rather than in actions, and outcomes...

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