A milestone that has no modern parallel in Indian democracy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now completed 25 continuous years as head of government — first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as Prime Minister of India — and state capitals across the country are marking the occasion in formal terms. In Raipur on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai convened a special session of the Council of Ministers to pass a formal felicitation resolution in the Prime Minister's honour.

Chhattisgarh Cabinet's Formal Salute

In a post on X, CM Sai announced that his cabinet had passed an 'abhinandan prastav' — a formal congratulatory resolution — to mark what he called PM Modi's 'gauravshali seva yatra' (glorious journey of service). 'On behalf of the people of Chhattisgarh, we salute his karmayog, public service and visionary leadership from the bottom of our hearts,' Sai wrote, adding wishes for the Prime Minister's good health and a long continuation of national service.

The move is part of a nationwide campaign being observed as 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' — the Pledge of Service Drive — to commemorate the 25-year milestone. The hashtag #ChhattisgarhSalutesModiJi accompanied Sai's post, signalling a coordinated outreach across BJP-governed states to mark the occasion publicly and ceremonially.

The 25-Year Arc: From Gujarat to New Delhi

Modi's unbroken stint in executive office began in October 2001, when he was appointed Chief Minister of Gujarat. He served three full terms there before leading the BJP to a landmark general-election victory in May 2014, becoming Prime Minister. He was re-elected in 2019 and again in 2024. The claim of '25 continuous years as head of government' spans those two offices without interruption — a record that BJP leaders have been keen to highlight as evidence of sustained popular mandate.

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Rolls Across BJP States

The 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' framework suggests central coordination: BJP-ruled states are expected to hold cabinet-level or party-level events to formally mark the occasion. Chhattisgarh, which has been governed by the BJP since the December 2023 assembly elections that brought Sai to power, is among the first to record a cabinet resolution rather than a mere party event — elevating the tribute from political gesture to official government act.

The distinction matters. A cabinet resolution carries the weight of the state government, not just the ruling party, lending the tribute an institutional character that a press conference or rally would not.

What the Moment Signals for Sai's Chhattisgarh

For CM Sai himself — who took charge in December 2023 after the BJP's decisive win in Chhattisgarh — publicly anchoring his government's loyalty to Modi's legacy serves a dual purpose: it cements the state's alignment with central leadership and keeps Chhattisgarh visible in the national BJP narrative. Sai invoked the language of 'karmayog' — selfless action as a form of devotion — a framing that places Modi's tenure in a cultural and philosophical register that resonates deeply with BJP's core voter base.

Twenty-five years. Two offices. One unbroken mandate. Whether that record becomes a campaign rallying cry or simply a moment of institutional commemoration, Chhattisgarh's cabinet has now made it part of the official state record.