Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, September 17, 2026, described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life as a period focused on the welfare of poor people and the development of India. Shah made the remarks in Vadnagar, Gujarat, while inaugurating the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and flagging off a bike rally to Varanasi to mark PM Modi’s 76th birthday. What Did Amit Shah Say About PM Modi’s 25 Years?Speaking at the gathering, Amit Shah said, “The 25 years of PM Modi's public life will have to be written in golden letters in history as the years of poor welfare.” He also described the period of Modi’s prime ministership as a “golden era” for poor people.Shah said the PM Modi 25 years in public life milestone reflected work on welfare, infrastructure, digital public infrastructure and the broader goal of making India a global leader.According to Shah, the government’s welfare focus has included housing, electricity, tap water, food grains, toilets, cooking gas and health coverage. He said these initiatives were aimed at providing basic facilities to people who had waited for them for generations.PM Modi’s Political Journey From Gujarat to Delhi"Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He entered public office as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and later became Prime Minister in May 2014. He is set to complete 25 years in public office on October 7, 2026. "The PM Modi political journey has therefore included more than 12 years as Gujarat Chief Minister and more than 12 years as Prime Minister.Amit Shah, who has worked with Modi during his organisational and government career, also highlighted what he described as Modi’s focus on poor people, backward classes, Dalits and tribal communities.What Is Seva Sankalp Abhiyan?The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan began on September 17 and is planned as a month-long programme to mark PM Modi’s birthday and his 25 years in public service. The campaign will continue until October 17 and includes activities aimed at public participation and welfare outreach. The Amit Shah Golden Era statement comes as the BJP marks the PM Modi 25 year milestone through programmes across the country. Shah has also previously highlighted welfare initiatives such as PM Awas Yojana, food-grain support and Jan Dhan as part of the government’s focus on welfare for poor India.Also Read : PM Modi Birthday To Become Annapurna Divas In Bengal Every Year
