"Privilege to be working towards fulfilling their aspirations": PM Modi highlights middle-class welfare under NDA govt
New Delhi, June 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the NDA government's focus on improving the lives of the middle class, saying his government has worked to expand opportunities, strengthen infrastructure and reduce everyday burdens on citizens as it completes 12 years in office on June 10.
In a post on X with the hashtag #12YearsOfSakshamMiddleClass, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the contribution of the middle class to nation-building and spoke about the NDA government's efforts to improve people's quality of life over the past decade.
"A Government for the middle class...It is the NDA Government's privilege to be working towards fulfilling the aspirations of our middle class. They have contributed to nation-building in countless ways," PM Modi wrote.
Highlighting the government's governance priorities, he added, "Over the last decade, governance has increasingly focused on improving the quality of life of ordinary citizens. Our efforts are about easier access to opportunities, better infrastructure, improved public services, affordable healthcare, quality education, cleaner cities and reduced burdens in everyday life."
Meanwhile, PM Modi on Sunday highlighted India's progress in making healthcare more affordable and accessible over the past 12 years, citing flagship initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat and the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana.
In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister said the country has worked consistently to strengthen its public healthcare system and reduce treatment costs for citizens, especially the most vulnerable sections.
"Over the last 12 years, India has worked to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible. We feel proud when we are known as the nation with the world's largest healthcare programme, Ayushman Bharat, which provides top-quality healthcare to the most vulnerable," PM Modi said.
He also underlined the role of the Jan Aushadhi initiative in bringing down medicine costs for citizens across the country.
"Other efforts like PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana have made medicines affordable. The prices of stents and knee implants have become affordable, and this has helped many people. At the same time, medical education has become more accessible to people due to more institutions and seats being available," he wrote.
The statements came as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) recently marked over 12 years of governance under PM Modi, highlighting welfare schemes, reforms and development initiatives implemented during his tenure.
PM Modi completed 4,399 days in office on June 10, surpassing the record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and marking over 12 years of continuous leadership at the national level.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Talk is cheap, PM ji. I appreciate the intent, but the ground reality for many middle-class families is still tough. My father's salary hasn't kept pace with inflation. The Jan Aushadhi scheme is a good step, but why can't we make generic medicines more widely available in regular pharmacies? The execution often lags behind the vision.
I'm a young professional in Mumbai, and honestly, the infrastructure push has been noticeable. Better roads, new metro lines, and the UPI digital payments revolution have changed everyday life for us. The middle class is aspirational, and we want more job opportunities. Let's see if the next 5 years focus on employment and housing affordability.
Living in Bangalore, I see both sides. The new hospitals and schools coming up are real, but the traffic and pollution are killing us. PM Modi's speech sounds good on paper—reduced burdens, better services. But my electricity bill and petrol costs tell a different story every month. Let the results speak louder than hashtags.
As a retired government employee, I must say the Ayushman Bharat scheme has been a lifeline for many in my village. Stent prices coming down saved my neighbour's life. But we need more focus on medical colleges in rural areas. My grandson had to go to Chennai for MBBS—that's not accessible still. Good start, but more needed.
Impressive track record of 12 years! I moved to India from the UK for work, and I can definitely see the changes in infrastructure and digital services. The middle class
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