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India Transforms from 'Fragile Five' to Global Leader, Says Amit Shah
- •Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated India has moved from political stagnation, corruption, and dynastic rule to a performance-driven governance model since 2014.
- •Shah highlighted India's economic rise, transitioning from the 'Fragile Five' to a top-five economy with a 7.8% GDP growth rate in Q1.
- •He emphasized India's 'India First' foreign policy, robust defence posture, and resolution of long-standing internal security issues like Article 370 and Naxalism.
- •Shah noted India's significantly increased global standing, with PM Modi's views carrying weight on international issues and receiving numerous global honors.
- •A month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign will run from September 17 to October 17, 2026, to celebrate PM Modi's 25 years of continuous public service.
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The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is a month-long nationwide campaign scheduled from September 17 to October 17, 2026. It commemorates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 25 years of continuous service in public office, tracing back to his assumption of office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 6, 2001. The campaign will span every state, Union Territory, district, constituency, and individual polling booth.
India recorded a GDP growth rate of 7.8% for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27. Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted this metric to demonstrate India's transition from being one of the "Fragile Five" economies to ranking among the top five global economies.
The Bike Yatra will begin on September 17, 2026, at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple following ritual offerings of water from 10 rivers. The rally will traverse multiple states and conclude on October 7, 2026, at Vadnagar, Gujarat, which is the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
