From Gujarat CM to India's PM: Modi's 25 years in office
This article reviews Narendra Modi's 25-year political career, tracing his transition from Gujarat Chief Minister to Prime Minister of India. It highlights key governance initiatives in Gujarat, such as disaster management, infrastructure development, and welfare programs.
Why it matters
It provides a historical overview of the political trajectory of one of India's most influential modern leaders.
Narendra Modi was thrust into the thick of governance in 2001 as the party suffered a setback in local polls in Gujarat and the response of the state government headed by CM Keshubhai Patel to the massive Kutch earthquake was found wanting.Within months of his swearing-in as CM, riots swept the state in the wake of the Godhra train-burning incident. BJP's win in the 2002 assembly polls cemented his position and dissidents in the party were marginalised as he set about implementing his governance agenda.Oct 2001-May 2014: Gujarat CMKutch rebuilt. In 2003, Gujarat passed India's first state disaster management law.Vibrant Gujarat Summit launched in 2003 to showcase its strength & attract investors.Jyotigram Yojana, launched in 2006, prioritised reliable power supply over subsidised but erratic electricity to villages.
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