As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 12 years in office on 26 May 2025, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners hailed his tenure as a period of sweeping economic growth, infrastructure expansion, digital transformation, and a more assertive Indian foreign and security policy.

Key Developments

Speaking to reporters in Ambala, Haryana Minister Anil Vij said India's economy had climbed from the 11th position to become the fifth-largest economy in the world during Modi's tenure. 'In the 12 years of leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has witnessed significant progress across multiple sectors. The country has seen growth in public trust, infrastructure development, and a major digital transformation,' Vij said.

Vij also pointed to India's changed posture on security, citing Operation Sindoor as evidence of a firmer response to cross-border terrorism. 'Earlier, there were frequent reports of terrorism, and leaders would only pay tributes after attacks. Now the situation has changed,' he added.

What Alliance Partners Said

Janata Dal (United) Chief Spokesperson Neeraj Kumar attributed the BJP-led government's back-to-back electoral victories in 2014, 2019, and 2024 to sustained public confidence in Modi's leadership. 'The trust of the people and the confidence of every section of society are a major strength. India is steadily moving toward becoming one of the world's leading economies,' Kumar said.

BJP MP Dinesh Sharma called the occasion historic, arguing that India had acquired a new global identity under Modi. 'During this period, India has not only witnessed a change in government but has also developed a new sense of confidence in work culture, efficiency, and global identity,' Sharma said. He specifically highlighted welfare programmes — including Ayushman Bharat and Ujjwala Yojana — and the successful hosting of the G20 Summit as landmark achievements.

Maharashtra's Voice

Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha offered perhaps the most effusive tribute, crediting Modi with restoring a sense of national confidence that he argued had been absent for decades. 'It is India's good fortune that after 75 years of independence, the atmosphere of patriotism and national confidence that the country truly needed has been created. The credit for this goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,' Lodha said.

Context and What It Means

Modi first assumed office on 26 May 2014, making Tuesday the completion of his 12th year as Prime Minister — a milestone that spans three consecutive election mandates. This comes amid heightened national attention following Operation Sindoor, which several BJP leaders invoked as a symbol of the government's security doctrine. Notably, the praise from NDA partners underscores the coalition's cohesion heading into a period of active state-level electoral cycles. The tributes, while uniformly positive from ruling-alliance figures, reflect a coordinated political messaging effort rather than independent assessments of governance outcomes.