Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 25 years as head of government — spanning his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and his ongoing years as Prime Minister — calling the period a 'historic chapter of clear vision, unwavering resolve, and the building of a modern India.'

What BJP President Nabin Said

Taking to social media platform X in Hindi, Nabin wrote: 'Nation First, Service is Life! From the Chief Minister of Gujarat to the nation's Pradhan Sevak, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has, as the head of government, accorded the highest priority to public service and good governance with the spirit of Nation First throughout his 25-year journey. This is not merely a period, but a historic chapter of clear vision, unwavering resolve, and the building of a modern India.'

Nabin further said Modi had transformed 'every challenge into an opportunity,' fulfilled the pledge of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas and Sabka Vishwas', and elevated India's standing on the global stage. He added that Modi's commitment to nation-building remained 'an inspiration for all of us' and that the journey toward 'Viksit Bharat 2047' would continue unceasingly under his leadership.

Modi's Political Journey: From Gujarat to Three Terms in Delhi

Prime Minister Modi's first stint at the helm of a government began in Gujarat in 2001, where his tenure lasted more than 12 years. He subsequently became the BJP's prime ministerial candidate and led the party to a decisive majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. He was returned as Prime Minister with larger mandates in 2019 and 2024, becoming the first Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to lead a government for three consecutive terms.

The BJP's commemorations seek to draw a direct line between Modi's Gujarat governance and his national policy outlook. A Union Cabinet resolution highlighted Gujarat-era initiatives that were later scaled up nationally, including the SWAGAT grievance-redressal system and the Jyotigram scheme.

From SWAGAT to PRAGATI: A Policy Lineage

SWAGAT — through which Modi personally reviewed citizens' grievances as Chief Minister — received the United Nations Public Service Award in 2010. Its approach is widely credited as the conceptual predecessor to PRAGATI, the Centre's platform for reviewing stalled projects and resolving implementation bottlenecks at the national level. This continuity forms a key part of the BJP's narrative around the 25-year milestone.

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan: Month-Long Celebrations

The BJP has been marking the milestone through the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a month-long campaign launched on Modi's birthday on 17 September. Activities have included blood donation drives, cleanliness programmes, welfare outreach, exhibitions, and cultural events. On Wednesday, the party organised events across states — including torch marches, motorcycle and cycle rallies, and exhibitions charting Modi's journey from Gujarat to the Prime Minister's Office.

In New Delhi, the centrepiece Seva Jyoti programme was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, drawing BJP workers and supporters from organisational units across the national capital.

As the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan continues, all eyes will be on how the BJP frames this milestone heading into the next cycle of state elections — and whether the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' narrative gains further institutional momentum.