As we mark 11 years of Seva, Sushasan, and Garib Kalyan under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, I am reminded of a timeless teaching from the Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna imparts to Arjuna the essence of true leadership: “ न हि कश्चित्क्षणमपि जातु तिष्ठत्यकर्मकृत् " (Chapter 3, Verse 5)—no one can remain inactive even for a moment, for action is inevitable. Yet, the Gita also teaches us that the highest form of action is selfless service, where a leader becomes a servant to the greater good, placing the welfare of others above personal gain. This resonates deeply with the profound truth that “service is the true responsibility" echoed by our Prime Minister.

I see this ideal of a servant leader – “A Karma Yogi" in our Prime Minister, who has dedicated every moment to the service of the nation, embodying Seva (service), Sushasan (good governance), and Garib Kalyan (welfare of the poor). As the Member of Parliament from Vadodara, a city that has witnessed your vision firsthand, I am honored to reflect on the PM’s unparalleled contributions and their impact on our constituency, state and the nation at large.

The journey of our Prime Minister is deeply inspiring because he has not merely seen garibi (poverty) through someone else’s eyes, but he has felt it first hand. Born into a humble family in Vadnagar, Gujarat, he experienced the struggles of the poor. This intimate connection with poverty has shaped his vision, ensuring that every policy crafted by him addresses the lived realities of the marginalised.

The utmost respect for the Constitution of India has been a guiding light throughout his leadership. When Narendra Modi was Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2010, he organised the Samvidhan Gaurav Yatra in Surendranagar to mark 60 years of the Constitution. A replica of the Constitution was placed on an elephant, and the procession covered parts of the city. I recall how our Prime Minister walked in that procession, which was a unique tribute to the document that unites our nation. After becoming the Prime Minister, he further honoured this legacy by declaring November 26 as Constitution Day. This initiative has fostered a deeper understanding of constitutional values among citizens, ensuring that Sushasan remains rooted in justice and equality.

Modi positioned Gujarat as an investor-friendly state. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit became a platform to attract global investments. The summit had garnered billions in commitments, transforming the state into an industrial powerhouse.

The PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) portal is a testament to the vision for transparent and efficient governance, a concept rooted in the PM’s Gujarat tenure. As the CM, he introduced digital monitoring systems like the SWAGAT program to address grievances, a precursor to PRAGATI. Nationally, PRAGATI has tracked projects worth over Rs 20.64 lakh crore, a true embodiment of Sushasan that I have witnessed transforming Gujarat and India.

Since taking responsibility in 2014, Narendra Modi has brought governance to every doorstep. He has not only tackled convenient targets but also embraced challenging ones, leading as an inclusive leader rather than a boss. For instance, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan marked a historic step toward a clean future, making 95% of villages in India open-defecation-free by 2024, with over 12 crore toilets built by 2025,........

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