Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at a high-level conclave in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The event marks a significant milestone for the ruling coalition as it reflects on its governance record and outlines future goals for the country. By contrasting the current administration's achievements with the previous Congress era, the prime minister sought to solidify the alliance's political narrative ahead of future challenges.

Modi said the gathered leaders were meeting to mark the completion of 12 years of NDA government [1]. During the address, he thanked alliance partners and party workers for their contributions to the coalition's longevity and success. He described the government's tenure as a collective yagya, a form of public service [2].

The prime minister focused on the administration's delivery of welfare and the establishment of a roadmap for Viksit Bharat [3]. He said the coalition has ensured continuity in governance and delivered tangible results for the citizenry. "For me, people represent God," Modi said [2].

As the longest-serving elected prime minister in India's history [4], Modi used the platform to highlight the development record of the NDA. He contrasted these results with the era of the Congress party, suggesting that the current approach to governance has fundamentally shifted the trajectory of the nation's growth.

He said the coalition's strength lies in its ability to maintain a unified front while delivering on large-scale welfare projects [3]. The conclave served as both a celebratory event and a strategic gathering to align the goals of the various parties within the alliance.

“For me, people represent God.”

This conclave serves as a strategic effort to consolidate the NDA's image of stability and success after 12 years in power. By framing the administration's work as a spiritual and public service, Modi is reinforcing the ideological bond between coalition partners while using the historical contrast with the Congress party to justify the current governance model.