Gurugram : Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Jyoti Yatra’ in Gurugram under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life a “golden and transformative chapter” in the history of Indian democracy.
The state-level event witnessed the participation of thousands of youth, elected representatives and senior leaders, who gathered to listen live to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address marking the completion of 25 years of his public service journey. During the ceremony, Shah handed over the ceremonial torch of the yatra to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, symbolising a collective commitment towards building a developed India.
Addressing the gathering, Shah said October 7 holds special significance in India’s democratic journey as it marks 25 years of continuous public service by Narendra Modi as Chief Minister and Prime Minister.
He described Modi’s rise from a humble background to the country’s highest executive office as an inspiring example of leadership, dedication and public service.
Highlighting the achievements of the Modi-led governments, Shah referred to major initiatives and milestones including poverty alleviation, national security, the abrogation of Article 370, the decline of Naxalism, the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, and rapid infrastructure development across the country.
He said efforts aimed at welfare and inclusive development had helped lift nearly 25 crore people out of poverty.
Shah stated that the Seva Jyoti Yatra has been organised to commemorate Modi’s 25 years of service, dedication and contribution to nation-building. He urged young people to actively participate in realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini later led a torch march through key roads of Gurugram before installing the torch near Signature Tower. Handing it over to young participants, he called upon them to contribute actively to India’s development journey. Saini said true development would be achieved only when better facilities reached every citizen and people’s lives became more prosperous and hassle-free.