) As the Narendra Modi-led NDA government marked the first anniversary of its third-term on Monday, BJP National President JP Nadda described the economic and social strides in India under the Prime Minister’s leadership as achievements that will be remembered in “golden letters”.
Speaking at a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Nadda said, “The work done under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership over the past 11 years has been exceptional and deserves to be inscribed in golden letters in the annals of history.”
The BJP-led government also completed 11 years in office on Monday, having first come to power in 2014. Prime Minister Modi was sworn in for a third consecutive term on June 9, 2024.
Calling the Modi Government “a people-led government”, Nadda highlighted the transformation witnessed over the past decade.
He said, “India has undergone a remarkable transformation under PM Modi. He has reshaped the country’s political ethos. Previously, politics was often centered on appeasement and power retention. Today, the Modi government stands as a people-driven administration.”
Nadda emphasised that since 2014, the government has promoted transparency and established a forward-thinking, development-oriented governance model and asserted that the NDA is poised not only to complete this term but to return for another. He also hailed measures like India rising to the fifth largest country, effective management of Covid, Operation Ganga and upliftment of the women, scheduled caste and tribes among others.
Reflecting on the political shift post-2014 in the country’s landscape, Nadda attacked the Opposition party Congress saying, “The Congress-led UPA government was plagued by corruption and negativity. But since PM Modi assumed office, we have moved from despair to hope. Today, the sentiment across the nation is: ‘Modi hai toh mumkin hai.’”
Nadda credited the Prime Minister for ushering in a performance-based political culture. “Eleven years ago, politics was driven by division and appeasement to preserve power. With PM Modi, we’ve seen the emergence of a new political culture — one of accountability, transparency, and bold governance. A new normal has taken shape,” the BJP Chief said.
He also pointed to decisions such as the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the abolition of triple talaq, amendments to the Waqf Act, demonetisation, and the Women’s Reservation Bill as examples of the Modi government’s decisive and landmark leadership.
“These are not just policy changes — they represent a shift in the way governance is envisioned and implemented,” Nadda said. “This is the hallmark of the Modi government — bold, visionary, and people-centric.”
He also praised India’s response to terrorism under the current leadership. “After the Pulwama attack, PM Modi sent a strong message: ‘You will have to pay for this mistake.’ This led to the Balakot airstrikes. More recently in Madhubani, he said: ‘You will be answered in a way that’s beyond your imagination.’ This strong posture has become the new normal in India’s national security doctrine.”
Responding to criticism from Rahul Gandhi regarding foreign policy and Operation Sindoor, Nadda remarked, “May God give him wisdom. His intentions are unclear. He claims to support the nation in all-party meetings, yet criticises the government while abroad. Such inconsistency is the hallmark of an irresponsible opposition.”
