Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture in New Delhi, powerfully articulated India’s current trajectory, declaring the nation “eager to become developed and self-reliant.” He emphasized that despite facing a succession of global challenges over the past two decades, “the pace of India could not be stopped.” The Prime Minister positioned the country not merely as an emerging market but as an “emerging model” for the world, driven by an economy growing at an unprecedented speed.
Sustained Growth Despite Global Headwinds
The Indian Model: A Beacon of Hope
PM Modi reflected on the rapid pace of the 21st century and India’s ability to maintain its momentum in the face of volatility:
- Faster Economic Pace: He noted that even as global challenges arose, the Indian economy has continued to grow at a faster rate than many peers, underscoring its inherent resilience.
- The Model of Hope: The Prime Minister asserted that the world now recognizes the Indian Growth Model as a model of hope, admiring its unique balance of scale and speed.
- Heading Towards a Vibrant Future: This rapid, resilient growth, he stated, is propelling India toward a truly vibrant future rooted in self-sufficiency and progress.
The Political Mandate for Development
Bihar Election Results Define Public Expectation
PM Modi used the recent Bihar Assembly elections to deliver a direct message to all state governments, regardless of their ruling party: the public’s mandate is unequivocally for development.
- Highest Ever Turnout: He highlighted Bihar’s highest-ever voter turnout since 1951 as a clear signal of the people’s desire for change and better governance.
- Rejection of Lawlessness: The Prime Minister contrasted the state’s potential for development with the 15-year rule of the Lalu Prasad Yadav-led RJD regime, which, he claimed, prioritized the “path of lawlessness” over growth.
- Focus Must Be Development: Modi concluded that the primary, non-negotiable focus for all governmentsโCentral and Stateโmust be solely on development and progress.
Fostering Competitive Federalism
States Encouraged to Compete for Growth
To maintain and accelerate the national momentum, PM Modi strongly encouraged a spirit of healthy competition among state governments, advocating for policies that actively attract investment.
- Attracting Investment: He called upon States to aggressively promote growth and make concerted efforts to bring in both domestic and foreign investment.
- Improving Ease of Doing Business: The Prime Minister suggested that organizing competitions among States to improve the ease of doing business would be a tremendous step forward. Such healthy rivalry, he argued, would accelerate reforms and streamline bureaucratic processes across the nation, ultimately benefiting the citizens and the national goal of self-reliance.
The lecture served as a dual message: a rallying cry for national ambition and a clear political directive for states to prioritize a development-centric agenda.
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