“I Live for Mission, Not for Ambition”: PM Modi Reflects on 25‑Year Journey

New Delhi, Oct 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha stage to look back on his 25‑year journey in public life. Rather than frame it as a story of political ambition, he cast it as a mission of service — a path shaped by childhood values, devotion to action, and faith in people.

His words carried the tone of a feature narrative, blending personal reflection with a collective call to action, as he urged citizens to join him in pledging: “We will do it!”

"I never thought about what I would become in life or what would happen to me, because the education and values I received since childhood taught me that I have been a person who lives not for ambition, but for a mission," PM Modi said. He added that for him, action is not merely responsibility but “devotion to the country.”

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The Prime Minister urged citizens to renew their resolve for a developed India. “Today is not just a day for memories; it is a day to fill our resolutions with new energy. It is a day to reiterate that promise, to express that determination which says, 'We will do it!'”

He asked the audience to echo his vision: “We will do it! Viksit Bharat by 2047 — we will do it! Top three economy — we will do it! Atmanirbhar Bharat — we will do it! Global manufacturing hub — we will do it! Hosting the Olympics — we will do it! Taking a step into space — we will do it!”

PM Modi recalled his early years in politics, noting that at 50 he was serving tribal communities and working within the BJP organization without electoral experience.

“Twenty‑five years ago, I had never fought an election before. My political report card was that of a worker in the organisation. If I had wanted to make a mark in politics, I could have entered the electoral field much earlier; however, that was not my temperament,” he said.

Reflecting on his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, PM Modi said he lived by the mantra: “the development of Gujarat is the development of the country.”

He admitted that he had little administrative experience then, but relied on faith in people. “I made this faith my strength. I took decisions by taking the people along, formulated policies with the people and implemented them with the people. Taking the people along, I followed the same mantra and said, 'We will do it! We will do it!'”

Quoting the Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi reiterated his philosophy: “Karmanyevadhikaraste — My right is over my actions, and therefore, I consider action my duty.” He concluded by saying that his journey should not be measured by personal achievements but by how far the nation has advanced.

“The country gave me the opportunity, people gave me their trust, circumstances taught me lessons, which is why I am getting the opportunity for unbroken service to my countrymen,” he said.

(IANS)