Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat can be realised through the contribution and participation of people across the country.
He made the remarks during a virtual interaction with Seva Yatris travelling from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Vadnagar in Gujarat under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The participants shared their experiences from the journey, which includes interactions with communities and service-oriented activities along the route.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: PM Modi interacts virtually with Seva Yatris.
Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to Vadnagar, Gujarat.
Authority/Organisation: Prime Minister’s Office / Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
Action Taken: Modi discussed the participants’ experiences and highlighted service and public participation.
Impact: The interaction focused on youth participation, community engagement and grassroots service.
During the interaction, Modi referred to the connection between Vadnagar and Kashi, saying Vadnagar gave him values that shaped his life while Kashi added different dimensions of service to those values. He also welcomed the participation of young people in the journey.
The Prime Minister said that over the past 12 years, the gap between cities and villages has narrowed significantly, according to the government news service. He also referred to improvements in rural infrastructure and increasing self-reliance among women.
Modi also referred to the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and highlighted seven principles he associated with his philosophy: service, balance, patience, coordination, positivity, sensitivity and dialogue.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The interaction highlights the role of youth and community participation in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and connects the ongoing yatra with the government’s broader Viksit Bharat 2047 narrative. The programme also provides a platform for participants to document and share experiences from their interactions with communities along the route.
The Prime Minister urged the Seva Yatris to maintain diaries and record their experiences during the journey.
