Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday, 8 June 2026, took to X to publicly endorse Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance philosophy, invoking the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas' (Together with all, development for all, trust of all, and effort of all) mantra as a guiding principle for national welfare.

The post, shared under the hashtag #12YearsOfGaribKalyan, praised the Prime Minister for treating 140 crore citizens as his own family and working continuously for their well-being. Sai described Modi's leadership as a symbol of 'unwavering commitment to public service, good governance, and inclusive development.'

Context

The tribute comes on the occasion being marked as 12 years of Garib Kalyan — a broad reference to the welfare-oriented governance agenda that has defined the Modi administration since 2014. The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), one of the flagship schemes under this umbrella, was first launched in March 2020 to provide free foodgrains to priority households during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been extended in multiple phases since.

The phrase 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' was first introduced by Modi during the 2014 general election campaign. It was subsequently expanded with 'Sabka Vishwas' and 'Sabka Prayas' to reflect a broader coalition-building and participatory development approach across successive terms.

Policy Backdrop

Central to the Garib Kalyan narrative is the Viksit Bharat vision — the government's stated goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, the centenary of independence. This vision has been a recurring reference in official statements and policy documents since 2022, and state governments in BJP-ruled states have been vocal in aligning their local governance priorities with it.

In Chhattisgarh, where Sai took charge as Chief Minister in December 2023 following the party's assembly election victory, the state administration has positioned itself as an active implementer of centrally sponsored welfare schemes targeting economically weaker sections and priority households.

Stakeholders and Impact

The primary beneficiaries of the Garib Kalyan agenda are priority household beneficiaries and economically weaker sections across India, who have received subsidised or free foodgrains under PMGKAY and allied programmes. In a state like Chhattisgarh, with a significant tribal and rural population, such schemes carry substantial on-ground reach.

Sai's post also reflects the broader political dynamic within the BJP, where chief ministers of party-ruled states routinely amplify central government welfare messaging — particularly around scheme anniversaries or leadership milestones — to reinforce the link between state and national governance.

What's Next

Attention will now turn to how Chhattisgarh articulates its own contribution to the Viksit Bharat framework, especially in the context of the 2026-27 budget cycle and upcoming review meetings on centrally sponsored schemes. Any state-level announcements expanding the reach of welfare programmes would be consistent with the political messaging Sai has amplified through this post.