Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel penned a detailed congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding his 12 years in office. Patel commended Modi’s leadership for elevating India’s global stature, enhancing welfare delivery, advancing infrastructure, and fostering Gujarat’s progress through significant projects. He expressed pride on behalf of the people of Gujarat for Modi’s tenure, emphasizing trust, development, and public welfare as hallmarks of his leadership.
Patel highlighted how Modi’s leadership had bolstered India’s image globally and instilled a sense of pride among Indians. He specifically mentioned India’s strong responses to terrorism under Modi’s guidance, including operations like the Surgical Strike and Air Strike, which garnered national pride. Patel also recalled Modi’s commitment to uplift the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society, emphasizing the principles of inclusivity and development that have shaped governance during the past 12 years.
The Chief Minister underscored the successful implementation of welfare programs under Modi’s government, ensuring that the common citizen remained at the core of policy decisions. Patel praised the transformative impact of initiatives like ‘Ease of Living,’ which has lifted 25 crore people out of poverty, marking a historic achievement. He further acknowledged the Modi administration’s focus on poverty alleviation, housing, healthcare, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development as key milestones of the past 12 years.
Patel also credited Modi for driving entrepreneurship and manufacturing through initiatives like the start-up ecosystem and flagship programs such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. He emphasized Gujarat’s significant role in Modi’s journey, describing it as the Prime Minister’s “birthplace and karmabhoomi.” Patel highlighted how Gujarat had thrived under Modi’s leadership, especially after the BJP formed governments at the state and national levels, propelling the state towards comprehensive development.
