9 years of Modi government: Ministers praise PM's "decisive leadership"

A national conclave to mark nine years of the Narendra Modi government on Saturday saw union ministers hail the prime minister for his decisive leadership to bring about a change in peoples mindset and in the life of a common manFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and Railways IT and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also urged people to continue reposing their faith in the leadership of PM Modi that will take the nation to new highs by 2047 They also highlighted the BJPled NDA governments commitment to continue its fight against corruptionA booklet titled 9 Years Seva Sushasan Garib Kalyan listing the achievement of the Modi government was also released at the daylong conclave organised by Doordarshan The event also saw participation from the captains of the industry prominent sports persons actors and environmentalistsBharti Enterprises founder and Chairman Sunil Mittal said businesses in general require a very decisive leadership and India after a long time not only has a government with full majority but also a leader who is recognised as a global leaderSpeaking at the conclave Sitharaman said Prime Minister Modi has brought in a change in the mindset and earned the trust and faith of the people of this country through his unflinching Seva Bhaav Compared to earlier governments when corruption was rampant there is not even a whiff of corruption since 2014 she addedThe government in the last 9 years has achieved many things in different areas and in each category it has improved its performance with every passing year Sitharaman saidBeyond numbers she said there is something that I have to tell you Mindset has changed Those governing have changed their mindset People who voted for such a government see the change in mindset even among our friends and familiesSitharaman said mindset change comes when the government trusts people and when people trust the government in turn adding people have faith that Prime Minister Modi will never do anything wrong or anything against the country and he will always be energetic enough to serve the countryCompared with the earlier government where people had no more hope We thought corruption was the only thing this country will be known for People left doing business in this country But today there is a mindset change in India that it is possible due to a government which will be responsive which will relate to the people which will do things for peoples good And thats what Prime Minister Modis leadership isThat is why she said even today compared to very many global leaders he Narendra Modi is more popular in this country than their leaders in their respective countriesThis is not something which you can earn easily she said adding people say this prime minister will never do wrongCiting some examples of a change in mindset she said it is evident from Padma awards selection that has truly become peoples awards which recognise unknown individuals for their brilliant selfless workEarlier people who had some connection with people in power managed to get Padma awards while under PM Modi there is a committee which identifies people doing brilliant selfless work and only such people have received it in the last 89 yearsMinister Thakur in his address said the unprecedented change in the life of a common man over the past nine years under Prime Minister Modi was possible only because voters supported a decisive leaderIndia has emerged from being a ramshackle economy riddled with corruption to rank among the top five economies of the world under Modis leadership he addedHe said the prime minister focused on last mile delivery of government initiatives which were now reaching the person standing at the end of the queue and bringing about a qualitative change in their livesThakur said a combination of a sense of service big ideas good governance infusion of technology and building transparency and accountability into the delivery mechanism were ensuring lastmile delivery of public servicesHow did the times change It was because of your vote which brought a strong government and decisive leadershipEchoing Thakur Vaishnaw said the Modi government has brought transformative change to the poor persons life as 35 crore beneficiaries have received pucca homes 12 crore households have received tap water connections and 96 crore homes have received cooking gas connectionsThis was possible because you elected a stable government Your vote brought a change in the thought process I urge you to vote for a decisive leadership so that India can emerge as a developed country by 2047 he saidVaishnaw spoke about the governments strong commitment to national security and said that when in the past India has been at the receiving end of major terror activities today the country has the means and willingness to respond to attacks in kindHe said enabling policies and grassroot initiatives of Modiled government have led to social and economic transformation of the country since 2014 and the nation is all set to become the fourth largest economy in world within two yearsIndia is being seen as a bright spot globally and the world is placing its confidence in India Vaishnaw said urging people to continue reposing their faith in the decisive leadership that will take the nation to new highs by 2047After the Modiled government came to power in 2014 India moved up from tenth rank to the fifth Vaishnaw said adding within two years India will be fourth largest economy in worldWithin six years India will be the third largest economy in world Vaishnaw said highlighting the speed of progress and economic growth under the government which is driven by determination and cando attitudeHighlighting the governments various schemes and initiatives that have empowered people and transformed lives Vaishnaw told the audience Your future is being build in todays India By 2047 you will live in developed countrywhen you take decisions India will be among the top most economiesNarendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister on May 26 2014 after leading Bharatiya Janata Party BJP to a historic victory in the Lok Sabha elections In order to mark PM Modiled governments 9year tenure in two successive terms it has released a book highlighting the governments achievements since assuming office nine years agoWith inputs from PTI and ANI