12 years, economic growth & a 'new dawn' under Modi
Live Events 12 years of NaMo at Centre India recorded economic growth of 7.7 per cent in FY26, according to Modi. GDP growth stood at
Live Events 12 years of NaMo at Centre India recorded economic growth of 7.7 per cent in FY26, according to Modi. GDP growth stood at 7.6 per cent in the last quarter of FY26, despite what he called a fragile global order. The government introduced a tax reprieve for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually in Union Budget 2025, citing the aspirations of the middle class. More than 100 crore Indians now use the internet, a sharp increase from 2014 levels. India currently produces 33 crore mobile handsets, reflecting the growth of domestic manufacturing. The NDA government proved the importance of a stable government, particularly during the Covid pandemic, Modi said. 'Not my achievement, but NDA's' as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the NDA government's 12-year record of development and economic growth demonstrated the value of political stability, while questioning why similar achievements did not materialise during decades of Congress rule.Addressing leaders of the Democratic Alliance (NDA), Modi said the coalition's record demonstrated the value of political stability and credited successive NDA governments for steering India through challenges ranging from the Covid-19 pandemic to an uncertain global economic environment."If 12 years could bring about this wave of development, one must ask why these did not take shape in the decades of Congress rule," Modi said, framing the NDA's governance record as a contrast to previous governments.The Prime Minister also struck a personal note, expressing gratitude to NDA allies and party workers as he reflected on becoming one of India's longest-serving prime ministers.
He described the journey not as an individual accomplishment but as a collective achievement of the NDA family.Highlighting the government's performance, Modi listed a series of economic and technological milestones that he said reflected India's transformation under the NDA:Thanking alliance partners for passing a resolution marking the occasion, Modi repeatedly stressed that the milestone belonged to the entire NDA rather than to him personally."Today, I also express my gratitude to all the companions who have been part of this journey. I do not view this journey as a personal achievement. In every respect, it is our collective achievement," he said.The Prime Minister dedicated the recognition to NDA ministers, alliance leaders and grassroots workers, saying every constituent party had contributed to the coalition's success.Recalling the NDA's first victory under his leadership in 2014, Modi said he had then described the election result as "a new dawn of hope" for Indians.
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