Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, inaugurated the Bikash Bharat Sankalp Sabha-Seva Jyoti Yatra in Agartala, marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public service — a milestone counted from the day Modi was first sworn in as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001. Saha described Modi's journey as 'an inspiration and example for others' and called the occasion a moment of special significance beyond the routine anniversary.

What the Seva Jyoti Yatra Is About

Saha said the Seva Jyoti Yatra is not merely a ceremonial programme but a structured initiative to bridge the gap between government services and citizens at the grassroots level. 'One of the goals of this programme is to provide services to the people and bring hope to the lives of the backward sections of society. Initiatives have been taken to carry this light from villages to cities and from cities to remote areas,' he said.

The yatra forms part of a broader one-month Seva Sankalp Abhiyan that began on 17 September — coinciding with Prime Minister Modi's birthday — and is designed to ensure welfare scheme benefits reach 'the last person in society,' as Saha repeatedly emphasised.

Key Milestones Cited

Saha highlighted that under Modi's leadership, 25 crore people have been lifted above the poverty line. He noted that Modi first served as Chief Minister of Gujarat for 13 years before becoming Prime Minister, and that the current year's birthday celebration carries distinct significance because it completes a quarter-century of unbroken public service.

'Confidence needs to be instilled in the people. The Prime Minister says that we have to walk with the people and accelerate the work of development by joining hands with the people,' Saha said, quoting Modi's governance philosophy.

The Viksit Bharat Vision

The Chief Minister underscored that the Viksit Bharat by 2047 goal encompasses far more than economic growth. 'A developed India is not merely about economic development but also about social justice and equality, improved education and health services, and technological advancement. Viksit Bharat is about integrated development while preserving our traditions and culture and protecting the environment,' he said.

He framed the government's working principle as the 'mantra of reform, implementation and transformation' and stressed that every citizen's participation is essential to realising that vision.

Who Attended

The event was attended by State BJP President Abhishek Debroy, Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, MLA Ratan Chakraborty, and other senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The presence of party and government leadership signals the yatra's dual role as both an outreach exercise and a political milestone event.

As the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan continues through the month, similar gatherings are expected across Tripura, with the stated aim of enrolling youth in service activities and strengthening citizen-government connect ahead of the push toward 2047 development targets.