Prime Minister Narendra Modi said more than 250 million Indians have been lifted out of poverty during the 12-year tenure of the NDA government [1].
The statement serves as a central pillar of the coalition's governance record, framing the administration's economic policies as a successful tool for mass poverty reduction.
Speaking at the NDA Leaders' Conclave in New Delhi, Modi highlighted the scale of the shift in living standards. He said that more than 25 crore Indians have been lifted out of poverty during the 12 years of the NDA government [1]. The Prime Minister used the event to contrast his administration's results with those of previous governments.
Modi targeted the Congress party, arguing that previous leadership had failed the population. He said that Congress pushed India into misery and sold it as the "Hindu growth rate" [2].
The Prime Minister's address focused on the period from 2014 to 2026, asserting that the coalition's strategic approach to governance created a measurable impact on the nation's poorest citizens. This narrative emphasizes a transition from what he described as stagnation under previous rule to a period of active upliftment [2].
By citing the figure of 250 million people [1], the Prime Minister linked the NDA's policy framework directly to the improvement of individual livelihoods across the country. The conclave provided a platform for the coalition to align its messaging ahead of further political challenges, positioning the government as the primary driver of India's current economic trajectory.
“More than 25 crore Indians have been lifted out of poverty during the 12 years of the NDA government.”
The Prime Minister's claim anchors the NDA's legitimacy in quantitative social outcomes, attempting to redefine the historical narrative of Indian economic growth. By specifically attacking the 'Hindu growth rate'—a term historically used to describe the limitations of India's economy—Modi is positioning his administration as the force that finally broke a cycle of systemic poverty.
