Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Modi Reflects on 25 Years of Public Service and Lessons
Narendra Modi spoke about what he learned during 25 years leading governments.
He said the Bhuj earthquake taught him to keep working through a difficult rebuilding effort.
He said the Chandrayaan mission taught him that people can try again after a setback.
The COVID-19 crisis helped him see how important it is for people to act together.
He also thanked the media for encouraging him through difficult and good experiences.
At the event, he renewed his promise to work toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
He said that, to him, the people are God.
Narendra Modi marked 25 years as head of government on Wednesday, October 7.
He first took public office as Gujarat chief minister in 2001 and is now serving his third term as prime minister.
Modi said the 2001 Bhuj earthquake taught him to remain steadfast during reconstruction.
He said the Chandrayaan mission taught him to rise after failure, while the COVID-19 crisis showed the importance of collective consciousness.
At the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha, he renewed his commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047 and said, “For me, the people are God.”
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- He reflected on lessons from 25 years as head of government and renewed his commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047.
- When
- Wednesday, October 7; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- At the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha; the article does not state its location.
- Why
- To mark 25 years as head of government and share lessons he said he drew from major events.
- Milestone
- 25 years as head of government
- First public office
- Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001
- Current role
- Serving his third term as Prime Minister
- Bhuj earthquake lesson
- Remain steadfast during reconstruction
- Chandrayaan lesson
- Rise after failure
- COVID-19 lesson
- Recognize the importance of the nation's collective consciousness
- Renewed commitment
- Viksit Bharat 2047