From Gujarat chief minister to PM: 25‑year development journey

New Delhi — Twenty‑five years after Narendra Modi first took charge as Gujarat’s chief minister on October 7, 2001, the nation is observing a series of events that trace his rise to the prime minister’s office and the developmental milestones achieved along the way.

Party officials highlighted early challenges – a devastating earthquake in Bhuj, severe floods and rising communal tensions – and explained how the “Vibrant Gujarat” agenda turned those crises into opportunities for growth. The model later informed national policies on infrastructure, manufacturing, digitalisation and social welfare.

Across states, local leaders recalled how the BJP’s outreach programmes have touched agriculture, education, health and urban renewal, urging citizens to join upcoming “Seva” campaigns that promise to sustain the momentum for the next quarter‑century.