Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking 25 years of public service that began with his tenure as Gujarat chief minister in 2001 and continued with his election as prime minister in 2014. Speaking at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium auditorium, Modi reaffirmed his commitment to seeing India become a developed nation by 2047, stating he would not tire, stop or deviate from this path.
During the hour‑long address, Modi introduced two new slogans—“We will do it” and “Desh ke liye”—which were enthusiastically chanted by BJP workers and supporters. The crowd echoed the phrase for every objective the prime minister had set, including Viksit Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, establishing India as a global manufacturing hub, expanding space exploration and even hosting the Olympics. He warned that pursuing only small, easy goals would be unfair to the country, urging the setting of big, ambitious targets.
Modi highlighted key ambitions such as positioning India among the top three global economies, eradicating poverty, and building a better nation. He rebutted critics who claim the Viksit Bharat goal is far off by invoking the struggles of the 1920s and 1930s, when India fought for independence after centuries of colonial rule and widespread poverty. He compared the past to the present, noting that the economy has shifted from being import‑heavy to export‑oriented, with achievements in agriculture, renewable energy and technology.
Citing the rescue of 170 passengers by flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, Modi linked national pride to long‑term goals and said that India’s future will be shaped by its ability to produce its own aircraft and other high‑tech products. He credited the country’s transformation to “clean intent and clear policy” and urged the 140‑crore population to unite, stating that together nothing will be impossible to achieve.
