Gujarat Minister Rivaba Jadeja on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service and governance, describing Gujarat as an emerging growth engine and development model for the rest of India. Her remarks came at a landmark event in Rajkot, where approximately 1,500 students created a 40,000-square-foot map of India as part of milestone celebrations.

The Rajkot Celebration

The event was organised under the theme 'Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang' and sought to spotlight Prime Minister Modi's leadership legacy alongside what organisers termed the Gujarat model of development. Students participated in a 'Human Rangoli' as a centrepiece of the festivities. Jadeja thanked the district administration and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers for organising the event and extending an invitation to her.

What Rivaba Jadeja Said

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the event, Jadeja extended greetings on behalf of the people of Gujarat and the Saurashtra region. 'On behalf of the people of Gujarat, I would like to extend my heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and convey my best wishes to him. As we mark 25 years of service, good governance and dedication, we are witnessing the direction and guidance that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided to Gujarat and the nation,' she said.

Jadeja added that under Modi's leadership — spanning his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and subsequently as Prime Minister — India had positioned itself prominently on the global stage across areas including the economy, Atmanirbhar Bharat, growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and women's empowerment. 'Today, Gujarat is an example of a growth engine for India,' she said.

Connecting Youth to Nation-Building

Jadeja emphasised that the initiative was designed to link the younger generation with India's national ethos and encourage active participation in nation-building. She also referenced the 'Satya-Dhara' project, through which the culture of Rajkot and the broader Saurashtra region was showcased at the event.

She expressed hope that the events — highlighting diversity and unity — would help students connect with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. 'I hope that their contribution is also counted in our motto of nation-building,' she added.

Gujarat's Development Narrative

The celebrations come as the BJP continues to project the Gujarat model — built on infrastructure investment, ease of doing business, and industrial growth — as a blueprint for national policy. Modi served as Gujarat's Chief Minister before becoming Prime Minister, and the state's development record remains central to the ruling party's political messaging. Notably, this is among a series of events being held across the country to mark the 25-year governance milestone.

As such commemorative events continue, observers will watch whether the Gujarat model narrative translates into concrete policy benchmarks at the national level in the months ahead.