Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Modi’s 25-Year Leadership Milestone Sets Focus on Viksit Bharat
Narendra Modi reached 25 years in government leadership on October 7, 2026.
He first led the state of Gujarat and later became India’s prime minister.
The Union Cabinet marked the milestone with a congratulatory resolution.
Vijay Kalantri, a business association leader, praised changes in areas such as roads, technology, manufacturing and business.
He said these changes have helped strengthen India’s economy and its role in the world.
Kalantri also said there is more work to do.
He wants India to keep improving and become a developed country by 2047.
This goal is called Viksit Bharat.
Narendra Modi completed 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government on October 7, 2026.
His period in executive leadership began as Gujarat chief minister in 2001 and continued as prime minister from 2014.
The Union Cabinet adopted a resolution congratulating Modi and citing developments across several sectors.
Business leader Vijay Kalantri praised changes in infrastructure, digitalisation, manufacturing, entrepreneurship and global engagement.
Kalantri said the next phase should build on these foundations and advance the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi; business leader Vijay Kalantri commented on the milestone.
- What
- Modi completed 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government, prompting a Union Cabinet resolution and public congratulations from Kalantri.
- When
- October 7, 2026.
- Where
- The leadership period began in Gujarat and continued at the national level in India.
- Why
- The milestone was commemorated, while Kalantri called for continued reforms and development toward Viksit Bharat by 2047.
- Milestone date
- October 7, 2026
- Leadership began
- Modi assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001.
- National leadership
- Modi became Prime Minister in 2014.
- Commemoration
- The Union Cabinet adopted a resolution congratulating the Prime Minister.
- Commentator
- Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman of MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai and President of the All India Association of Industries.
- Stated goal
- Build a developed India, or Viksit Bharat, by 2047.
- Initiatives mentioned
- Make in India, Digital India, Startup India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.