Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Modi Marks 25 Years as Head of Government
Narendra Modi marked 25 years as a head of government.
His time in that role began when he became chief minister of Gujarat in 2001.
He later became prime minister of India in 2014.
He spoke at a gathering in New Delhi.
Modi said that serving the country mattered more to him than power or status.
He also said that experiences, including difficult ones, had taught him lessons.
He renewed his promise to work toward a developed India by 2047.
The article says congratulatory messages came from around the world.
Narendra Modi marked 25 years as Head of Government on October 7, 2026.
His tenure began with his oath as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001.
He spoke at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi.
Modi said he lived for a mission rather than ambition and described duty as his dharma.
He renewed his pledge to make India a developed country by 2047.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- He marked 25 years as Head of Government and delivered remarks at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha.
- When
- October 7, 2026; his tenure began on October 7, 2001.
- Where
- At the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi.
- Why
- To mark 25 years as Head of Government; he also renewed his pledge to make India developed by 2047.
- Milestone
- 25 years as Head of Government
- Start date
- October 7, 2001, when Modi took the oath as Gujarat chief minister
- Prime minister since
- 2014
- Event
- Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha
- Event location
- New Delhi
- Stated national goal
- A developed India by 2047