New Delhi, Oct 6: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister NarendraModi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government.
Far more than a customary tribute, it celebrated the extraordinary journey of PM Modi guided by principle of ‘Nation First and Citizen First’.
The resolution said that three overwhelming mandates in Gujarat and support in three successive LokSabha elections reflect the enduring trust that public have reposed in PM NarendraModi.
The ten salient features of the resolution capture the unbroken thread connecting his leadership of Gujarat with his leadership of India.
The resolution traces how PM Modi carried Gujarat’s successful initiatives to the national stage.
SWAGAT, through which he personally heard citizens’ grievances, received the United Nations Public Service Award in 2010.
It later inspired PRAGATI, bringing governments together to review stalled projects, resolve obstacles and accelerate completion.
Jyotigram’s separate agricultural electricity feeders similarly became a national approach, extending Gujarat’s experience across India.
The resolution said that PM Modi’s sensitivity towards poverty grew from watching his mother struggle with everyday hardships and encountering deprivation during his travels.
The resolution connects these experiences with programmes delivering homes, water, banking and healthcare.
Nearly 60 crore Jan Dhan accounts, over 4 crore homes and 25 crore people moving out of poverty show how personal understanding became public action, bringing families dignity.
The resolution said that PM Modi’s determination to help people shape their futures runs through the resolution.
Approximately 3.5 crore women became Lakhpati Didis, while the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provided for women’s reservation. Startups, skills and education reform expanded youth opportunities.
PM-KISAN transfers exceeded Rs 4 lakh crore, while PM-JANMAN brought focused support to particularly vulnerable tribal communities, extending development to those historically left behind.
The resolution gives particular emphasis to PM Modi’s willingness to pursue reform despite political risks.
GST, welfare delivery reforms and the replacement of colonial laws demonstrate his determination to address longstanding challenges.
The resolution said that his appeals on cleanliness, digital payments and local products drew citizens into change.
It said that reform emerged as a sustained commitment of his leadership, strengthened by conviction, public participation and national purpose.
The resolution said that under PM Modi’s leadership, public capital expenditure rose from Rs 2 lakh crore to over Rs 12 lakh crore, alongside highway expansion and railway electrification.
Electronics production increased from around Rs 2 lakh crore to more than Rs 13 lakh crore.
Defence production and semiconductor manufacturing further reflect his determination to strengthen India’s ability to meet its needs.
The resolution said that PM Modi’s faith in technology emerges through achievements spanning everyday services and scientific frontiers.
Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and mobile connectivity improved welfare delivery, while UPI transformed payments.
The resolution said that developing India’s own COVID vaccines and landing Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole demonstrated PM Modi’s vision of a scientifically capable, self-reliant, Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Private space participation and work in artificial intelligence, quantum technology and biotechnology carry forward the vision celebrated in the resolution: technology improving lives while expanding national possibilities.
The resolution highlights PM Modi’s ability to give India direction through global upheaval. During COVID, he united the country, backed domestic vaccine development and enabled rapid vaccination.
During the West Asia crisis, timely decisions and energy security measures helped India withstand disruption.
The resolution said that his leadership combined immediate responses with capabilities built over years, giving the country resilience and confidence in difficult times.
It said that 2016 surgical strikes, 2019 Balakot air strikes, and 2025 Operation Sindoor illustrate the national security red lines established under PM Modi.
The resolution places these alongside the removal of Article 370, ‘One Rank One Pension’ and creation of the Chief of Defence Staff’s post.
It said action against Maoist terrorism and peace efforts in the Northeast bring out leadership combining national resolve with development, stability, and public trust.
The resolution links India’s rising stature with PM Modi’s ability to build cooperation across divisions.
Consensus at G20 and BRICS, advocacy for the Global South and the African Union’s G20 inclusion reflect his diplomatic leadership. Vaccine Maitri demonstrated how India’s capabilities could serve others.
Honours from 36 countries underline the international regard accompanying PM Modi and India’s growing influence and contribution to shared solutions.
The resolution said PM Modi’s vision unites development, cultural confidence, and environmental responsibility.
Climate action progressed from Gujarat’s dedicated department to renewable energy expansion and international partnerships. Yoga, millets, Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and Ram Lalla’s consecration strengthened India’s connection with its heritage.
The resolution culminated in renewed commitment to his vision of collective effort towards a prosperous, self-reliant, and developed India by 2047.
