Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Modi Marks 25 Years in Government, Visits Advani
Narendra Modi visited senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on a day marking 25 years since Modi first took charge of a government.
Modi began as chief minister of Gujarat in 2001.
He became India’s prime minister in 2014 and has held that job since.
During the visit, he asked Advani for his blessings.
Modi praised Advani’s many years of service to the country.
The BJP also held meetings and torch rallies in different parts of India.
These events celebrated Modi’s time in public office.
Participants also spoke about working toward a developed India by 2047.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani at his New Delhi residence on Wednesday and sought his blessings.
Modi said Advani’s decades of public service and contribution to India had left a lasting imprint.
Modi’s 25-year tenure in executive office began when he became Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001, and continued after he became prime minister in May 2014.
The BJP held nationwide meetings and torch rallies as part of its Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, marking the milestone and promoting the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
A Union Cabinet resolution adopted on Tuesday congratulated Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani.
- What
- Modi visited Advani and marked 25 years in executive office; BJP members held nationwide commemorative events.
- When
- Wednesday; Modi’s tenure began on October 7, 2001. A Union Cabinet resolution was adopted on Tuesday.
- Where
- The meeting took place at Advani’s residence in New Delhi; commemorations were held across India.
- Why
- The visit and events marked Modi’s 25 years in public governance and recognized Advani’s public service.
- Milestone
- 25 years in continuous executive office
- Start of tenure
- October 7, 2001, when Modi became Gujarat chief minister
- Became prime minister
- May 2014
- Meeting
- Modi visited Advani at his New Delhi residence on Wednesday
- Advani’s roles
- Home Minister from 1999 to 2004 and Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004
- BJP campaign
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, including Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabhas and torch rallies
- Stated development goal
- Viksit Bharat 2047
- Cabinet resolution
- Adopted Tuesday to congratulate Modi on the milestone
