The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized the Sewa Jyoti Yatra across all 20 administrative districts of Jammu and Kashmir on October 7, 2026, as a key program under its ongoing Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan. The yatra marks 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public life, commemorating the day he took oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001.
Earlier reporting noted: ‘Critics, those who brought me down taught me to rise again’: Top quotes from PM Modi’s speech on 25th anniversary of his public service Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the country at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ programme in New Delhi to mark 25 years of continuous service as head of government, speaking about the citizens, his critics, life lessons and the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Earlier reporting noted: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people of the country as he marked 25 years of continuous service as the head of a government. Recalling the day he took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, Modi said he had never imagined reaching such a milestone. Earlier reporting noted: Gupta had said the campaign was intended to turn the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 into a people’s movement rather than keeping it limited to a government programme.
In Srinagar, BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur and other party workers participating in the yatra highlighted the transformative impact of the Modi government. They stated that under Mr. India has proven itself on every front, particularly in defense, where it now ranks among the top four military powers in the world. They further stated that the country has given a befitting reply to its enemies through decisive actions such as Operation Balakot and Operation Sindoor, establishing a clear policy of zero tolerance toward terrorism. She also highlighted cleanliness, natural farming and water conservation as areas where greater public participation was needed.
Modi’s leadership, India has registered itself firmly on the global stage, and the world today acknowledges India’s rising stature.
