PM Modi's next 12 years to lay foundation for self-reliant India: Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi, June 11
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government over the past 12 years would be remembered in history, while the next 12 years under the Prime Minister's leadership would lay the foundation for a developed and self-reliant India.
Speaking to ANI, Puri on Wednesday said the work carried out during the last 12 years would be "written in golden letters" and expressed confidence that the progress envisioned for the coming years would transform India into a developed economy.
"I would like to conclude with one comment: the work accomplished over the past twelve years will be written in golden letters. However, what India is set to achieve under PM Modi's leadership in the coming 12 years will lay a solid foundation for transforming the nation into not just a self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) country, but a developed economy," the Union Minister said.
Puri's remarks came as the BJP highlighted the achievements of the Modi government and its roadmap for India's long-term economic growth and development.
Earlier, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders adopted a resolution hailing the 12-year tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in office.
The resolution was adopted on Wednesday at a meeting held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu moved the resolution. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio seconded it. The resolution was supported by senior NDA leaders and others, including Jitan Ram Manjhi, HD Kumaraswamy, Eknath Shinde, Chirag Paswan, Jayant Chaudhary, Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The NDA leaders highlighted seamless integration of people-centric development, participative democracy and performance-oriented governance in PM Modi's tenure.
As of June 10, the Prime Minister has completed 4,399 days in office, officially surpassing the previous record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Self-reliant India is a powerful goal. But let’s not ignore the challenges—rising inflation, unemployment, and regional disparities. The next 12 years need to be about inclusive growth, not just infrastructure. I’m cautiously optimistic, but we need measurable outcomes, not just golden words.
As a teacher in a small town, I’ve seen some real changes—better roads, more schools, and digital payments in villages. But we need more focus on women’s safety and education to truly become developed. Let’s hope the next 12 years bring that balance. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
The record-breaking tenure is a strong symbol of continuity. But I’m a bit skeptical about the "golden letters" narrative—history will judge the legacy, not just the rhetoric. Let’s hope the future is less about political grandstanding and more about solving grassroots issues like water scarcity and pollution.
Hats off to the 12-year milestone! From Ujjwala to Ayushman Bharat, the schemes have touched many lives. But let’s be real—self-reliance also means reducing import dependency on oil and weapons. Puri ji should focus on that rather than just making statements. Expecting action, not just words.
I’m a young entrepreneur from Bangalore, and I can see the startup ecosystem booming. But for true Atmanirbhar Bharat, we need better support for small businesses, not just big corporations. The next 12 years should be about making India the innovation capital of the world. We have the talent
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