"Unprecedented and historic": Uttarakhand CM Dhami hails PM Modi's leadership at 'Tiffin Baithak'
Udham Singh Nagar, June 14
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in a 'Tiffin Baithak' and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, calling his tenure "unprecedented and historic".
Addressing the gathering, he said, "... Prime Minister Modi's tenure so far has been unprecedented and historic. He has worked for every section of society, with women and farmers always his top priority... From women's self-help groups, toilets, smoke-free kitchens, Ujjwala gas connections, to Ayushman Bharat and free ration schemes -- every initiative has uplifted lives."
The Chief Minister added that Uttarakhand, under the vision of the Prime Minister, is working towards becoming a leading state by improving infrastructure and basic services.
"In 12 years, India has advanced in the economy, space, technology, and connectivity, now standing as a rising global power. In Uttarakhand, under his vision, we are committed to making the state a leader -- improving roads, water, electricity, health, and education," he said.
This comes after the Prime Minister completed 4,399 days in office as of June 10, officially surpassing the previous record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
While India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, originally assumed office in 1947 and won the country's first general election in 1951-52, he remained in office until his passing in 1964.
Meanwhile, Indira Gandhi, India's first woman Prime Minister, served for a little less than 16 years, but her tenure was spread across two separate stints.
This achievement of PM Modi marks over twelve years of continuous leadership at the helm of the nation. In a statement acknowledging the occasion, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Wednesday extended its warm congratulations to Prime Minister Modi as he achieved a historic milestone - becoming India's longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in consecutive terms.
Officials within the PMO highlighted the hallmark characteristics that have defined his tenure, noting that his administration has been defined by stability, transparency, and a resolute commitment to the nation's progress.
This momentous tenure has also witnessed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) transforming into the national political hegemon, consistently expanding its footprint to newer regions and attracting widespread support from myriad communities.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Modi ji's tenure has indeed been historic. From Ujjwala to Ayushman Bharat, the common man has felt the change. But let's not forget, we still have a long way to go on farmer issues and inflation. Still, credit where it's due - 12 years of stable leadership is no joke. 🇮🇳
Looking at this from a foreign perspective, it's interesting to see how much pride Indians take in their PM's longevity. But I wonder how much of this is genuine development vs. effective PR. Would love to see more independent data on poverty reduction and education quality.
I appreciate the Tiffin Baithak concept - it's a desi way of doing politics. But honestly, as a youth, I want to see more focus on job creation and startups rather than just counting days in office. The record is impressive, but the real test is in the ground reality for our generation. 💼
It's good to see a CM praising development work regardless of party lines. But I hope this isn't just political rhetoric. We need concrete results in health and education, especially in remote hill areas of Uttarakhand. The Ujjwala scheme has definitely helped my mother though! 🔥
Modi ji breaking Nehru's record is indeed a big deal. Love him or hate him, you can't deny the stability he has brought. But we need to question if this is the kind of leadership democracy needs - too much concentration of power in one person can be dangerous. Just saying. 🤔
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