Paresh Rawal calls PM Modi a "man of progressive mind" as Prime Minister completes 12 years in office
New Delhi, June 9
Actor Paresh Rawal has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political milestone of completing 12 years in office, describing his leadership as a blessing for the country as he becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.
On June 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will complete 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record of 4,398 consecutive days served by former PM Jawaharlal Nehru after India's first general election.
The achievement marks a significant moment in the country's political history.
Speaking to ANI on the occasion, Paresh Rawal expressed his admiration for the Prime Minister's leadership and vision.
"This is our country's good fortune that we have him as a prime minister. It is God's will. I believe that this is God's special blessing for our country. For our citizens. In his leadership, There will be progress. He is man of progressive mind. There will be progress in the coming days as well," Rawal said.
The veteran actor's comments come as political leaders and public figures acknowledge PM Modi's tenure in office.
Among them, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday described the Prime Minister's 12 years in leadership as a "golden chapter" in India's journey of development, self-reliance and growing global influence.
In a post on X, Dhami congratulated PM Modi and said the period had been dedicated to service, good governance and public welfare.
He stated that India had achieved several historic milestones during the past decade, highlighting progress in welfare schemes, infrastructure development, digital transformation, women's empowerment, national security and the country's expanding global stature.
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister also said that PM Modi's leadership had accelerated the vision of a developed India and strengthened the nation's commitment towards achieving the goal of "Viksit Bharat."
Referring to developments in Uttarakhand, Dhami pointed to improvements in road connectivity, healthcare access, investment promotion, employment generation and the revival of religious and cultural centres.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone from outside India, it's fascinating to see the stability here. 12 years of the same leader is unheard of in many democracies. Modi seems to have a strong vision, but it's a double-edged sword. The progress is real, but the polarization in society is worrying. India's strength is its diversity - hope that's protected too.
Ek baar Modi to ek baar Modi, no one else can compare! The way he has taken India onto the global stage is amazing. From UPI to Chandrayaan, from Kashmir to Article 370, everything changed for the better. Paresh Rawal is absolutely right - it's a blessing for our country. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🔥
I respect the achievements, but let's be realistic. The infrastructure is better, roads are good, but what about the rising prices and unemployment? Many of my friends are still looking for jobs. Modi ji's 12 years are a mixed bag. Good for national pride, but not so good for the common man's wallet. Need more balance.
From a small town girl's perspective, things have changed a lot. We got toilets, electricity, gas connections. My mother no longer has to cook on chulha. That's Modi's vision. Yes, there are problems, but at least now we have hope that one day India will be Viksit Bharat. Paresh ji ka kehna sahi hai. 🚀
Interesting to compare this with Western leaders who rarely serve more than
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