Prime Minister Narendra Modi said more than 25 crore Indians have been lifted out of poverty during 12 years [1] of NDA rule.
This claim highlights the administration's effort to frame its long-term economic legacy as one of massive social upliftment. By linking poverty reduction to specific governance milestones, the government seeks to validate its policy framework before a domestic audience.
Modi said the decline in poverty was due to a stable government and the implementation of "right policies" [1]. The Prime Minister's comments come as leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) highlight 22 key achievements from the administration's tenure [2].
Supporters of the government have characterized the period as a transformative era for the nation. Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Modi's 12 years have been a golden era of India's reconstruction" [2]. Other party officials have echoed this sentiment, stating that India has returned to self-confidence and cultural renaissance [3].
The 12-year period [2] spanning from 2014 to 2026 has seen the NDA government implement various welfare schemes. The administration maintains that these initiatives, combined with political stability, provided the necessary environment for millions to escape poverty [1].
According to the Prime Minister, the scale of the achievement is unprecedented. "We have lifted over 25 crore Indians out of poverty in the last 12 years," Modi said [1].
“"We have lifted over 25 crore Indians out of poverty in the last 12 years."”
The assertion of lifting 25 crore people out of poverty serves as a central pillar of the NDA's narrative on economic development. By emphasizing a 12-year trajectory, the government is attempting to shift the public discourse from short-term economic fluctuations to long-term structural gains in social mobility and poverty alleviation.
