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PM Modi marks 25 years as head of government - key milestones in pics

Last updated on - Oct 7, 2025, 23:44 IST
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The day it began

On October 7, 2001, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time, marking the start of his long journey in executive office. (Pic credit: X/ @narendramodi )

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Ascending to national leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath as the 14th Prime Minister of India in 2014.(Pic credit: X/ @narendramodi)

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A​​ people's movement for hygiene

Prime Minister Modi initiated the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2014, transforming sanitation from an infrastructure challenge into the world’s largest behavioral movement to make India Open Defecation Free. (Pic credit: PM Modi's website)

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'One Nation, One Constitution'

(2019 & 2025): The Prime Minister, who had announced the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, reaffirmed the decision for full national integration, declaring in his 2025 address that the "wall of Article 370 was broken." (Pic credit: ANI)

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Demonetization call

PM Modi announced the withdrawal of high-denomination notes of Rs 500 & Rs 1000 on 8 november, 2016, a high-stakes decision aimed at curbing black money and catapulting India toward a digital economy. (screengrab: @bjp (youtube)

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Launch of Goods and Services Tax (GST)

One Nation, One Tax: He led the midnight launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), a landmark economic reform aimed at simplifying the tax structure. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India on July 1, 2017. (Pic credit: PM Modi's website)

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New India's Temple of Democracy

PM Modi inaugurated the New Parliament building and installed the historic 'Sengol,' linking India’s democratic future to its ancient past. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on described the new Parliament building as a "temple of democracy". (Pic credit: X/ @narendramodi)

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Cultural and civilizational restoration

The Prime Minister participated in the foundation laying ceremony (Bhumi Pujan) for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The ceremony held on January 22, 2024, marked the culmination of several days of sacred rituals that consecrated the Lord Rama idol. (Pic credit: PM Modi's website)

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The historic third term

(2024): PM Modi took the oath for his third consecutive term, matching the record of Jawaharlal Nehru and solidifying his unique record as the longest-serving non-Congress head of government. (Pic credit: X/@narendramodi)

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Fight against cross-border terrorism

From the pre-emptive Balakot Airstrike (Left) to the extensive, multi-target Operation Sindoor (Right), this shift established PM Modi’s “New Normal” policy of decisive cross-border retaliation against terrorism. ((Pic credit: PM Modi's website)

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