'From Fragile 5 To Top 5': Amit Shah Hails Economic Progress As PM Modi Marks 12 Years In Office

Published 9 June 2026 · local

'From Fragile 5 To Top 5': Amit Shah Hails Economic Progress As PM Modi Marks 12 Years In Office Published By, Last Updated: June 09

'From Fragile 5 To Top 5': Amit Shah Hails Economic Progress As PM Modi Marks 12 Years In Office Published By, Last Updated: June 09, 2026, 17:50 IST Amit Shah, a BJP stalwart, highlighted that Prime Minister Modi was set to surpass the duration spent by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru — India's first Prime Minister — in office Union Home Minister Amit Shah (PTI File) With the completion of 12 years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, Union Home Minister Amit Shah noted how the country’s economy witnessed a significant transition from “fragile five to top five“. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Land Port Management System ‘Vinimay’ in New Delhi, Shah said, “Because of PM Modi, we have travelled from fragile five to top five (in terms of economy)." The minister recalled his experience with the Prime Minister and praised his approach to governance.

“First as BJP president and then as Home Minister, I’ve been associated with PM Modi". “Efforts were also made previously to ensure water, pucca house, and toilet for every Indian. But PM Modi’s approach to governance stood out", he said, assuring no Indian would be left without a pucca house in the upcoming two years. ‘A New Record’ Amit Shah, a BJP stalwart, highlighted that Prime Minister Modi was set to surpass the duration spent by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru — India’s first Prime Minister — in office. “PM Modi is to set a new record and cross the duration spent by Nehru in office", Shah said. The minister hailed PM Modi’s governance, saying “politics of performance" was introduced by him.

“Women-led development was his idea. Today women stand shoulder to shoulder at India’s borders", he added. PM Modi Marks 12 Years In Office As PM Narendra Modi completed 12 years in office on Tuesday, he underlined the achievements of his government under his leadership. हमारी सरकार के बीते 12 वर्ष विश्वास, विकास और जनकल्याण को समर्पित रहे हैं। 140 करोड़ देशवासियों के आशीर्वाद और राष्ट्र प्रथम की भावना से हमने युवाओं, महिलाओं और अपने किसान भाई-बहनों को सशक्त बनाने में कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ी है। यह हमारे अथक प्रयासों का ही परिणाम है कि… pic.twitter.com/URtsOWF4BT— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2026 “12 years of trust, development and public welfare," PM Modi wrote in a post on ‘X’, sharing data on key initiatives introduced by the BJP-led NDA government.

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