PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Public Office with Delhi Temple Visit

A Quarter-Century at the Helm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked twenty-five years as the head of a government on Wednesday, according to reports from Dynamite News, India Today, and DD India. The milestone day began early with a visit to the Shri Vinayak Mandir in Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar neighborhood, where Modi performed prayers and rituals dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Modi’s political journey at the helm of a government began on October 7, 2001, when he took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He moved to national politics in 2014 after leading the BJP to victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

Following his temple devotions, Modi shared his reflections on social media.

"Today, I performed worship and rituals at the Shri Vinayak Temple in New Delhi. I prayed to Lord Shri Ganesha for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of my family members across the country. May the grace of Vighnaharta bring welfare to all, and may the nation continue to advance on the path of continuous progress"

according to Narendra Modi via Dynamite News and DD India.

Cabinet Resolutions and Nationwide Celebrations

The Union Cabinet also adopted a resolution commemorating Modi’s 25 years as the head of a government, highlighting his political journey from Gujarat to the Prime Minister’s Office, as reported by Dynamite News and DD India.

State leaders also joined the chorus of praise. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Prime Minister in a public statement on social media, describing the anniversary as a moment of immense joy and praising Modi's adherence to public service and the principle of placing the nation first, according to DD India.

Milestone Event / Phase	Date / Period	Details
Gujarat Chief Minister Oath	October 7, 2001	Began 25-year tenure as head of a government, serving over 12 years in the state post.
Transition to National Leadership	May 2014	Moved to national politics after leading the BJP to victory in the Lok Sabha elections.
Third Consecutive Term	June 2024	Returned as Prime Minister following the 2019 and 2024 general elections.
Quarter-Century Anniversary	October 7, 2026	Marked the exact 25-year milestone with prayers at the Shri Vinayak Mandir in Sarojini Nagar.

Across the country, the BJP and its supporters rolled out an extensive slate of programs to honor the anniversary. Planned activities include dedicated service events, public gatherings, Seva Yatras, and torch processions. Notably, two Seva Yatras connecting Modi’s hometown of Vadnagar with his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi reached their conclusion as part of the nationwide celebrations, per Dynamite News.

Simultaneous Security and Legal Developments in the Capital

While celebrations unfolded across the nation, political tensions surfaced in the national capital. According to India Today, Delhi Police received an official complaint from Akashvani Bhavan requesting the registration of a trespassing case against opposition members of Parliament.

The complaint, lodged at the Parliament Street Police Station, stems from a demonstration where several opposition leaders marched toward the Election Commission and entered the government premises through an unbarricaded gate. After a Police Control Room call was placed from the site, the parliamentarians staged a sit-in dharna inside the campus for several hours. Law enforcement authorities subsequently removed the participants in the evening, transported them to Kingsway Camp, and released them.

Next Steps

Delhi Police have initiated a preliminary inquiry to examine the sequence of events surrounding the Akashvani Bhavan protest and to determine whether a formal First Information Report will be filed under relevant legal sections governing trespassing, as reported by India Today. Meanwhile, the ruling party's nationwide Seva Yatras and commemorative programs continue to wind down following the official anniversary date.