Modi marks 25 years in public life, pledges a developed India by 2047

UPDATE - follow-up to India News Live Updates, 7 October 2026: Three militants arrested in Manipur for extortion, cadre recruitment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years since taking oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, stating he never imagined reaching this milestone. Speaking in Delhi at the culmination of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, Modi credited the people for his journey and stated that he still considers himself a student who wants to keep learning. He also pledged to build a developed India by 2047, make the nation a top-three global economy, establish a major manufacturing hub, and strengthen self-reliance.

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Prime Minister Modi's milestone reflects over two decades of continuous leadership across state and national office, shaping major economic and governance shifts. Such anniversary milestones often serve as platforms for leaders to outline long-term national goals like the 2047 developed economy vision.