Modi's 12-year tenure: MP CM Mohan Yadav hails development milestones
Synopsis
Twelve years after Modi's first oath-taking on 26 May 2014, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav's tribute underscores how the BJP frames this anniversary — as a record-equalling, nation-transforming tenure. Three successive election wins, a raft of flagship schemes, and a 'Viksit Bharat' target by 2047 define the political narrative being built around the milestone.
Key Takeaways
PM Narendra Modi completed 12 years in office on 26 May 2025 , first sworn in on 26 May 2014 .
MP CM Mohan Yadav praised Modi's record on development, national security, digital transformation, and global leadership.
The Centre's flagship schemes over this period include Digital India , Jan Dhan Yojana , Swachh Bharat , Make in India , and Ayushman Bharat .
Modi has led the BJP-NDA to three successive general election victories , equalling the record of Jawaharlal Nehru .
Yadav cited the 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047' goal as the overarching resolve guiding Modi's continued leadership.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday, 26 May congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office, crediting the period with transforming India's development trajectory, national security posture, and standing on the global stage. Modi was first sworn in as Prime Minister on 26 May 2014, having served previously as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Yadav's Tribute: Key Themes
'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — a beacon of hope for the citizens — India has, over the past 12 years, established new benchmarks in development, self-reliance, national security, cultural pride, digital transformation and global leadership,' Yadav said in a statement.
The Chief Minister highlighted the Digital India initiative as having extended technology access to remote villages and marginalised communities. He also invoked the principle of Antyodaya — welfare reaching the last individual — as a defining thread of the Modi government's social programmes.
Flagship Schemes and Policy Milestones
Over the past 12 years, the Centre has rolled out a series of landmark programmes: Jan Dhan Yojana, Swachh Bharat, Make in India, Ayushman Bharat, and Digital India, among others. Yadav pointed to progress on border security and the government's stated push to make India free from Naxalism and terrorism as further evidence of what he described as a 'Nation First' approach.
'Guided by the ethos of 'Nation First' — ranging from the empowerment of the poor, youth, farmers, and Nari Shakti through the 'GYAN' mantra, to securing our borders and achieving decisive results in making India free from Naxalism and terrorism — the nation has taken numerous historic strides,' he said.
A Historic Third Term
Modi has led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to three successive general election victories, equalling the record set by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Yadav described Modi's continued leadership as the driving force behind the national ambition of 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047' — a developed India by the centenary of Independence.
Party and State Response
State BJP leaders across Madhya Pradesh also marked the occasion, calling it a milestone in India's development journey. The tributes reflect a broader pattern within the party of using the anniversary to consolidate the government's political narrative ahead of upcoming state and national cycles.
As India moves deeper into Modi's third term, the coming years will test whether the ambitions articulated on this anniversary translate into measurable outcomes on employment, infrastructure, and social equity.
Point of View
Shifting the accountability horizon two decades out. The invocation of Nehru's three-term record is deliberate; it positions Modi not merely as a reformer but as a historical peer of the republic's founder. Critics would argue that benchmarking success against welfare delivery and flagship scheme launches obscures harder questions about employment quality, institutional autonomy, and GDP per capita convergence — metrics less amenable to anniversary speeches.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years has PM Narendra Modi been in office?
PM Narendra Modi completed 12 years in office on 26 May 2025, having first been sworn in as Prime Minister on 26 May 2014 after leading the BJP-NDA to a decisive general election victory.
What did MP CM Mohan Yadav say about PM Modi's 12-year tenure?
Yadav praised Modi's tenure as setting new benchmarks in development, self-reliance, national security, cultural pride, digital transformation, and global leadership. He specifically highlighted Digital India, the Antyodaya welfare principle, and the 'Nation First' approach in his statement.
Which flagship schemes were launched under PM Modi's government?
Over 12 years, the Centre launched major programmes including Digital India, Jan Dhan Yojana, Swachh Bharat, Make in India, and Ayushman Bharat, alongside key decisions on national security and foreign policy.
How does Modi's electoral record compare historically?
Modi has led the BJP and NDA to three successive general election victories, equalling the record of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru — the only other leader to have achieved three consecutive terms.
What is 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047'?
'Viksit Bharat @ 2047' is the Modi government's stated vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, the centenary of Indian Independence. CM Yadav described it as the overarching resolve driving Modi's continued leadership.
