Work on success stories of India, PM Modi tells media
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed journalists at a Diwali event, urging the media to focus on India's success stories. He highlighted his government's role in poverty alleviation, citing World Bank data claiming 50 crore people have been lifted out of poverty.
Why it matters
The statement reflects the government's ongoing efforts to shape public perception and media narratives regarding its economic performance.
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (November 12, 2026) requested the media to "work on success stories" of the country, and added that a lot of work on this is already being done. Addressing a ‘Deepawali Milan’ for journalists at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, PM Modi also highlighted his government's achievements in different sectors and asserted that India will definitely become a developed country. He said the NDA government has been able to remove poverty from the country and 50 crore people have been elevated from below the poverty line. "There were slogans of Garibi Hatao. But the poverty has been removed by this government.
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