BJP Marks 25 Years of Modi in Public Office with Nationwide Rallies and Torches

The Bharatiya Janata Party marked 25 years of Narendra Modi in public office with nationwide events, torch yatras, and pledges to build a developed India by 2047. Modi took oath as Gujarat chief minister on 7 October 2001 and became Prime Minister in May 2014.

Main Event

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke as the chief guest at the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha—Seva Jyoti Yatra' in Gurugram, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presiding. Shah said Modi's 25 years in office would be written in golden letters in Indian history. He noted that 25 crore people had been lifted out of poverty during this period.

Nationwide Observance

The nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign ran from 17 September to 17 October. The main event took place in Delhi at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, where Prime Minister Modi addressed the gathering and introduced the new slogan, "We will do it". Party leaders across states, including Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, joined via local events and virtual broadcasts.

Context

The Bharatiya Janata Party is India's ruling national political party, currently leading the coalition government at the centre. Such large-scale public campaigns are frequently used by major political parties in India to mobilize grassroots workers, highlight government achievements, and connect directly with voters ahead of policy milestones.