New Delhi: Union ministers and BJP chief ministers on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s 12 years in office, crediting it with transforming infrastructure, welfare delivery, national security, women’s empowerment and governance.
PM Modi on June 10 became India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office.
Over the past 12 years, the government has managed to eradicate the once dreaded left-wing terrorism, revolutionise welfare delivery, build the JAM trinity and UPI, boosted rail, road and airport infrastructure, reshaped India’s defence and nuclear doctrine, and avenge Pakistani terrorism.
Union home minister Amit Shah said the government’s “women-led development” model had advanced the dignity, safety and empowerment of women.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said India had undergone a “remarkable transformation” under Modi’s leadership, citing advances in infrastructure, connectivity, manufacturing and national security.
Union minister JP Nadda described the government’s 4,399 days in office as a “golden era” and said the period had witnessed unprecedented development and welfare measures.
BJP chief ministers from various states congratulated PM Modi on completing 12 years in office, praising his leadership and the government’s achievements.