Overview
- In a message on X, Narendra Modi noted he first took oath as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001, and is now entering his 25th year leading a government.
- He shared throwback photos from his 2001 swearing-in in Gujarat and from his oath ceremony as prime minister at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Modi cited early 'testing circumstances' in Gujarat, referencing the 2001 earthquake, a super cyclone, droughts and political instability.
- He recalled his late mother’s advice to always work for the poor and never take a bribe, presenting it as a guiding principle of his tenure.
- The post reiterated his claim that over 25 crore Indians have exited poverty and drew praise from BJP figures who linked the milestone to his 'Viksit Bharat' agenda.