Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Modi Renews Developed India Pledge Amid Opposition Challenge
Narendra Modi spoke at an event celebrating 25 years as a head of government.
He promised to keep working until India becomes a developed country.
He said he had not expected to serve for so long when he became chief minister of Gujarat in 2001.
The article says the BJP is emphasizing his leadership while facing criticism from the Opposition.
The Opposition recently protested over issues connected to voter lists.
Rahul Gandhi led a sit-in after an INDIA bloc march to the Election Commission.
Modi also described achievements of his government, including economic resilience and changes in Jammu and Kashmir.
Home Minister Amit Shah praised Modi’s record in office.
Narendra Modi pledged to keep serving until India becomes developed, speaking at a gathering marking 25 years as head of government.
Modi said he had not imagined completing 25 years in the role when he became Gujarat chief minister in 2001.
The article says the BJP is highlighting Modi’s record and personal leadership amid Opposition criticism over voter-roll revisions and other issues.
The INDIA bloc marched to the Election Commission a day before Modi’s address; Rahul Gandhi later led a sit-in at Akashvani Bhavan.
Modi cited economic resilience, the abrogation of Article 370 and action against Left-Wing Extremism as achievements of his government.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP and Opposition parties, including the INDIA bloc.
- What
- Modi pledged continued service until India becomes developed and highlighted his record in office.
- When
- Tuesday; the address followed the INDIA bloc’s march to the Election Commission by one day.
- Where
- At the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha; the article also mentions the Opposition sit-in at Akashvani Bhavan.
- Why
- The event marked Modi’s 25 years as head of government, while his remarks came amid political disputes involving the Opposition.
Opposition criticism
BJP’s response
Voter-roll revision and Election Commission
Opposition criticism
The Opposition mounted an offensive against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over issues linked to Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.
BJP’s response
The BJP characterized the Opposition march as an attempt by Congress to advance Rahul Gandhi politically and described the protest as anarchic.
Modi’s political record
Opposition criticism
The Opposition has challenged the government, including through its recent march to the Election Commission and Rahul Gandhi’s sit-in.
BJP’s response
The BJP has emphasized Modi’s 25 years in office and presented his leadership as representing stability and performance.
- Event
- Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha
- Milestone
- 25 years as head of government
- First oath as Gujarat chief minister
- October 7, 2001
- India development vision
- Developed-country status by 2047
- Opposition protest issue
- Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls
- INDIA bloc action
- March to the Election Commission