‘We Will Do It’: PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Public Service, Pledges Relentless Drive Toward a Developed India

Marking 25 years in public office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a special gathering on Wednesday, delivering a reflective yet future-focused hour-long address centered on resilience, governance, and the goal of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Anchoring his speech with the rallying cry “We will do it... hum karke dikhayenge,” which he invoked 19 times, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his resolve: “Until India becomes developed, I will neither tire nor stop.”

Driven by Mission, Not Ambition

Reflecting on his political journey spanning his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and later as Prime Minister, Modi emphasized that public life has been a school of humility and endurance rather than personal ambition.

“I live not for ambition, but for a mission,” Modi said. “Those who pulled me down taught me how to stand up. Those who opposed me helped me understand the true power of democracy.”

He added that looking back over 25 years brings a deep sense of gratitude rather than personal pride, noting that his consistent prayer has been that his appetite for learning never diminishes.

“Measure Where the Nation Stands, Not Where I Reached”

Addressing the metrics of public leadership, Modi asserted that personal milestones pale in comparison to national progress.

“Being born in this nation is itself a blessing. Before that, the comforts of power mean nothing. Position and prestige can be found anywhere, but not a sacred land like India,” he remarked. “The assessment of these 25 years will not be measured by where I reached, but by where my country has reached.”

Key Takeaways from the Address

• Decade of Agricultural Growth: The Prime Minister highlighted the agricultural transformation between 2015 and 2025, stating that the sector recorded its highest decadal growth rate since Independence.

• Manufacturing and Innovation: Highlighting shifts from regular blackouts to a global leadership role in solar power, and the rise of "Made in India" smartphones, Modi projected a vision for the aviation sector: “Today, the world talks about Indian pilots; the day is not far when the world will talk about ‘Made in India’ commercial aircraft.”

• The Gujarat Blueprint: Recalling his arrival in administrative governance in Gujarat without formal administrative background, Modi credited public trust (Janshakti) as his driving engine: “I involved the people in policy-making and execution. That same mantra—We will do it—delivered results.”

• Turning Around Economic Sentiment: Recalling periods when international observers viewed India’s economic prospects with deep skepticism—even calling it a “gone case”—Modi noted that collective national effort reversed that trajectory.

• No Time for Rest: Addressing the demographic dividend, Modi stressed urgency: “This is not the time to rest. It is time to move forward with clarity and exhaust every effort for the country. The youth power India holds today is a historic opportunity we cannot afford to lose.”