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BackPM Modi offers prayers at Delhi temple as he completes 25 years in public office
PM Modi offers prayers at Delhi temple as he completes 25 years in public office
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PM Modi offers prayers at Delhi temple as he completes 25 years in public office

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Shri Vinayak Mandir in New Delhi's Sarojini Nagar on Wednesday, offering prayers to Lord Ganesha after completing 25 years as head of government.
  • He prayed for national happiness, prosperity, and health, and renewed his pledge to serve the country.

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PM Modi's political career began in 2001 when he became Gujarat chief minister. He completed 25 years as head of government on October 7, marked by a Union Cabinet resolution congratulating his continuous leadership.

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PM offers prayers at Shri Vinayak Temple in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited Shri Vinayak Mandir in New Delhi's Sarojini Nagar, and offered prayers to Lord Ganesha as he completed 25 years as the head of a government. After the prayers, PM said on X that he prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of people across the country. He also prayed that the blessings of Lord Ganesha, known as Vighnaharta, bring welfare to all and help the nation continue on the path of progress. PM Modi completed 25 years as the head of a government on October 7. His political journey as the head of a government began in 2001 when he became Gujarat chief minister. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating PM Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as the head of a government. At the temple, PM Modi also renewed his pledge to serve the country with dedication.

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  • What specific policies or initiatives will PM Modi prioritize in the next phase of his leadership?
  • How does the public perceive his 25-year milestone in terms of economic and social outcomes?

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