New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12 years of leadership, saying India takes pride in having strong and stable leadership during challenging times and difficult global circumstances.

It is a matter of pride for every Indian that the Prime Minister has completed a milestone as the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister of the country, Vaishnaw told reporters.

He further said that PM Modi has consistently guided the nation in a strong and effective manner, ensuring stability and progress even in difficult situations.

The minister expressed hope that the Prime Minister will continue to serve the country with the same dedication and commitment in the future as well.

Referring to PM Modi’s vision of building a Viksit Bharat, Vaishnaw said the goal has united 140 crore Indians behind a shared national aspiration.

He also prayed for the Prime Minister’s good health, long life, and continued service to the nation.

Earlier in the day, other Union ministers also lauded PM Modi on social media platform X, marking the occasion of his milestone tenure.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal called it a historic day and said PM Modi’s leadership over the last 12 years has ushered in transformative reforms that have reshaped India’s growth trajectory.

He said that from farmers to entrepreneurs, women to MSMEs, and youth to the middle class, the benefits of major government initiatives have reached the grassroots level, empowering crores across the country.

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said PM Modi’s tenure has been marked by decisive leadership during challenging periods and guided by the principle of “Antyodaya”.

She said the government’s guiding mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” has ensured inclusive development while recognising every citizen’s role in nation-building.

Sitharaman added that the NDA government under PM Modi has delivered bold reforms and implemented multiple initiatives with unprecedented pace and scale.

–IANS

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