Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a "once-in-a-century" leader during celebrations marking the government's 12th year in office [1].
The milestone reflects the continuity of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration and its efforts to frame the current era as a transformative period for India's governance and policy.
Celebrating the anniversary on May 26, 2024, Rijiju said that Modi's 12-year tenure will be "written in golden letters" [1]. The anniversary commemorates the period since the Modi government first took office on May 26, 2014 [2].
BJP leaders and union ministers used the occasion to highlight the administration's reforms and leadership. The celebrations focused on the longevity of the current government's hold on power and the perceived impact of its policy achievements [3].
Rijiju said the Prime Minister's leadership is a historic milestone [1]. The rhetoric emphasizes a legacy of stability and growth that the party believes will define the nation's future trajectory.
According to reports from the anniversary events, the government's 12 years in power have been presented as a period of unprecedented reform [3]. This narrative aims to solidify the BJP's standing by linking the Prime Minister's personal leadership to the broader success of the state.
“Modi's 12-year tenure will be written in golden letters.”
The celebration of a 12-year tenure serves as a strategic effort by the BJP to institutionalize Narendra Modi's legacy. By framing the leadership as 'once-in-a-century,' the party is moving beyond simple policy wins to create a historical narrative of transformation, signaling a desire for long-term ideological dominance in Indian politics.
