Modi’s 25 years in public life a ‘golden’ chapter in India’s democratic history: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25-year tenure in public office as a 'golden chapter' in Indian democracy. The celebration included the launch of the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Jyoti Yatra' to highlight government achievements in poverty reduction and infrastructure.
Why it matters
The event underscores the political consolidation and branding efforts of the ruling party as it commemorates a significant milestone in the Prime Minister's career.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) described Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s 25 years as Chief Minister of Gujarat and then Prime Minister as a “golden” chapter in the history of Indian democracy, adding that the period would be written in “golden letters” when the history of India was recorded.
Addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha – Seva Jyoti Yatra’ in Gurugram, Mr. Shah said Mr. Modi had completed 25 consecutive years in public office by taking “crores and crores of people” along with him.
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