Modi reiterated that his government does not engage in vote-bank politics but follows the principle of ‘Sab ka Sath, Sab Ka Vikas, Sab Ka Vishwas, Sab Ka Prayas’.

Speaking on his personal life, Modi said he has never felt alone, as he believes in the ‘1+1 theory.’ “One is Modi and the other is the divine. I am never truly alone because God is always with me,” he said, adding that his mantra is ‘Jan seva hi prabhu seva’ (Serving people is serving God).

Modi also reflected on Mahatma Gandhi’s transformative leadership, hailing the latter’s ability to turn India’s freedom struggle into a “Jan-adndolan” (mass movement) by recognising the power of “Jan-shakti’ (power of people).

He said, “I always strive to involve as many people as possible in every initiative adhering to the Gandhian principle of Jan-Bhagidari (people’s participation),” described the Mahatma as the greatest leader of not only the 20th century but the 21st century and beyond.

Regarding his governance model, Modi asserted that he does not follow an election-centric approach. “I don’t run people-centric governance; my government follows a policy of saturation – where benefits reach everyone without bias and discrimination,” he said.

He expressed pride in being a member of the world’s largest political party, the BJP, which, according to him, propagates the ‘value of giving’.

Modi also criticised those who propagate misinformation about India, expressing concern over the decline of constructive criticism in public discourse. He noted, “Meaningful debate is being replaced by baseless allegations made without research or facts.”

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