New Delhi, January 30: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today released "Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade" book in New Delhi.
On this occasion, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma, the book's editor Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, and several other distinguished personalities were present.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that in the past 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure have marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. He emphasized that whenever India's history is rewritten, even Modi Ji’s staunchest critics will acknowledge these 10 years in golden letters.
He further said that in 2014, India entered a new era, receiving a stable government after three decades, leading to success in every part of the country. Shri Shah mentioned that this transformation has been interpreted in various ways, with a foreign newspaper even writing that while India attained independence on August 15, 1947, it was under Modi Ji's leadership in 2014 that the country truly gained freedom from colonial influences.
Amit Shah said that our country gained freedom from a long period of colonial rule on 15 August 1947. He further highlighted that India is one of the world’s oldest civilizations, known for its openness—whether in embracing new ideas, welcoming foreign citizens, or accepting diverse languages.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah noted that India is the only country in the world that has embraced multiple civilizations, modified its own traditions, and continued its journey while preserving its essence. He emphasized that India is unique in its ability to sustain numerous languages, cultures, dialects, and religions, all coexisting with mutual respect while progressing together as a nation.
Amit Shah stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, numerous reforms have taken place across various sectors, accelerating overall growth. He highlighted that the size and scale of every sector have expanded significantly. He emphasized that no one could have imagined that during the world’s biggest pandemic, COVID-19, India would manage the crisis most efficiently. Through the use of technology, the country successfully vaccinated its 1.3 billion population and seamlessly provided vaccination certificates. He also noted that India was among the first to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and supplied it to over 100 countries.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, stated that in the future, India's history will be divided into three distinct parts. The first part will be "India before Independence and after Independence," the second part will be "India before Emergency and after Emergency," and the third part will be "India before Modi ji and after Modi Ji." He emphasized that when a leader guides his nation with hard work, diligence, a clean heart, and a visionary approach, history cannot ignore him.
Amit Shah highlighted that during the 25th and 50th anniversaries of India's independence, programs were primarily held in schools, panchayats, and government buildings, with resolutions passed in legislative assemblies and Parliament. However, the 75th anniversary of independence was celebrated on a much larger scale, with over 8 lakh programs organized despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. He credited PM Modi for ensuring that the new generation learns about the freedom movement from 1857 to 1947 and that the unsung heroes of independence receive their due recognition. He added that PM Modi encouraged the nation to take pride in its achievements over the past 75 years and inspired citizens to commit to making India a fully developed nation by August 15, 2047.
Amit Shah asserted that PM Modi has set a clear target for India to become a fully developed nation by 2047. He remarked that what started as the Prime Minister’s resolution has now become the collective aspiration of 130 crore Indians. He expressed confidence that India's youth will be the driving force behind making the country the number one global power by 2047. He added, Modi Ji recognizes that if every Indian takes a single step forward, the country will advance by 130 crore steps.
Referring to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amit Shah recalled how the entire country obeyed PM Modi’s call for a 'Janta Curfew' and stayed indoors. He compared this response to the public's reaction to the appeal for fast made by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, indicating that it was one of the rare moments when citizens wholeheartedly followed a leader's call. He addressed government critics by stating that lighting a lamp may not eradicate Covid-19, but it certainly raised awareness and vigilance among the people.
Amit Shah emphasized that to truly understand Modi Ji’s journey, one must look beyond his tenure from 2001 to 2025 and consider his 40 years of service before that. He described Modi Ji as someone who has always prioritized the welfare of others and never used public funds for personal benefit.Shah praised PM Modi for implementing bold reforms and making tough decisions that the public has continuously supported, leading to his repeated electoral victories.
Amit Shah said that the last 10 years of PM Modi’s leadership serve as the foundation for India's next 25 years, known as "Amrit Kaal." He believes that the efforts made in the past decade, combined with those to come, will propel India to the top position globally. He stated that no one can counter the newfound self-confidence of the Indian people. Home Minister highlighted various welfare initiatives, including providing houses to 60 crore poor people, gas connections, toilets, drinking water, free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh, and 5 kg of free food grains, among other benefits. He credited Modi Ji with launching a revolutionary transformation in both Gujarat and Delhi.
Shah said, some leaders talk about separating Southern India; in their time, they fragmented the country multiple times. He questioned them, how long will they keep dividing?
Shah underscored that PM Modi’s achievements have been recognized worldwide. He pointed out that Modi is the only global leader today who has been honored with the highest civilian awards from 16 different countries. Shri Shah compared Modi Ji to Mahatma Gandhi, stating that after Gandhi ji, Modi is the only leader to have prioritized cleanliness on a national scale, ensuring the construction of toilets for 13 crore households.
Reflecting on the country's progress over the past decade,Shah stated that 10 years ago, India's governance was marked by policy paralysis, whereas today, it is defined by a "politics of performance." He expressed confidence that by 2047, India will be fully developed, will dominate the global stage, and will retain its deep-rooted cultural and national identity.
