Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha: BJP Marks Modi's 25 Years

"Today is an unforgettable day for all Indians and all BJP workers," Nabin said, describing a journey that "began amid struggles" and continued "facing every challenge."

He said Modi had made public service the purpose of his life. "For him, public service became the path to serving the nation, and with this resolve, he continued to move forward on the path of serving the nation by making politics and power a means of service."

Nabin also praised the government's schemes for youth, students, women, the poor and sports.

Why It Matters: The Campaign's Big Day

Wednesday's event was the centrepiece of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which runs until October 17. Over the past weeks, the campaign has included health camps, welfare launches and public events across BJP-ruled states, from a student human rangoli in Ahmedabad to health initiatives in Delhi.

Earlier in the day, Chief Ministers of several BJP-ruled states also sent greetings to the Prime Minister on the milestone.

The 25-Year Journey

Modi took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, replacing Keshubhai Patel when the state was recovering from the Bhuj earthquake. He served as Chief Minister until 2014, and has since served three terms as Prime Minister.

The Bottom Line

For the BJP, October 7 was a day of celebration and a show of strength, marking a quarter century of Modi at the head of government.

With inputs from IANS.