25 Years In Government: PM Modi Seeks Lord Ganesha’s Blessings For Nation’s Prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Shri Vinayak Mandir in Sarojini Nagar, Delhi, on Wednesday as he marked 25 years as head of government. He sought the blessings of Lord Ganesha and prayed for the welfare, prosperity and good health of people across the country.

In a post on X, PM Modi said he performed worship and rituals at the temple and prayed that the grace of Vighnaharta would bring welfare to all. He further expressed hope that the nation would continue to move forward on the path of progress.

आज नई दिल्ली के श्री विनायक मंदिर में पूजा-अर्चना की।

भगवान श्री गणेश से देशभर के अपने परिवारजनों की सुख-समृद्धि और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना की।

विघ्नहर्ता की कृपा से सबका कल्याण हो और देश निरंतर प्रगति के मार्ग पर आगे बढ़ता रहे। https://t.co/ZPADyotAFk

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2026

PM Modi completed 25 years as head of a government on October 7, marking a political journey that began with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001.

Prime Minister Modi took the oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and served in the post until May 2014 before becoming Prime Minister. He has continued in the position since taking the oath as Prime Minister in May 2014.

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating PM Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of a government. His 25-year political journey began in Gujarat, where he served as Chief Minister for more than 12 years. During this period, his administration focused on governance, infrastructure development and public service initiatives.

PM Modi later became the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate and led the party to a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. He returned as Prime Minister with larger mandates in 2019 and 2024.

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