“Narendra Modi is the right Prime Minister at the right time,” said Chandrababu Naidu who is a partner of the political alliance led by Modi and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He said that Modi has demonstrated that if one works for the nation, people will support him.
Naidu has emphasized that Modi has become a global leader and driving the country forward in terms of welfare, development and good governance. Modi has a vision of a developed India by 2047 when India will celebrate Independence from the British colonial rule. It will be a reality if Modi continues to rule India as long as he wishes.
Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister, an actor turned politician with a huge fan base among the Telugu- speaking people of South India, has himself become a fan of Modi. He says that Modi is a people’s man sitting in the heart of every Indian, winning State after State in every State election. Recent State elections in Delhi, Haryana and Maharashtra had Modi’s party – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – winning with a thumping majority.
Over the past decade, India has witnessed an era of unprecedented transformation driven by bold reforms, strategic investments and a commitment to self-reliance under the leadership of Modi. As the nation moves towards ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India), its journey is marked by ground-breaking advancements in critical sectors, ensuring sustainable growth, economic resilience and global leadership.
At the heart of the transformation lies a comprehensive approach to infrastructure development, energy security and resource management. They are anchored in innovation, technological excellence and strong policy framework, from water conservation and maritime supremacy to reshaping the energy landscape with renewable and clean technologies. India under Modi is setting new benchmarks in sustainability and self-sufficiency.
The recent budget for 2025-26 has further reinforced the Indian Government’s commitment to long-term progress with strategic allocations driving investments in key sectors with a relentless push for innovation, sustainability and inclusive development. India is charting a bold course towards becoming a global economic leader.
The country, which was in the 11th position in the world a few years ago, has now reached the fifth position. Economic experts have predicted that India will become the third largest economy in the next decade. The recent budget has become the blueprint of Prime Minister Modi’s vision for developed India.
Sometimes, you may be tempted to ask what Modi’s foreign policy is. Today, the countries are far more engaged in diplomacy than before. Actively building relations with other countries to harness their mutual commercial and cultural strengths, Modi’s outlook on global affairs is no different from others.
However, there is a nuanced approach in linking India’s foreign policy for domestic transformation while seeking to attract foreign capital, technology and open foreign markets for Indian products. The country is geared towards regional stability, peace and prosperity. For Modi, his foreign policy has been a high priority.
Strategic foresight
In a fast-changing multipolar world to which India is intricately connected, Modi has shown his ability to understand the complex situations and finding answers to the national question of strategy. When securing India’s interests, Modi’s Government has made several departures from the past. Today, India has a more confident and assured Government not afraid of taking bold decisions.
The neighbourhood first approach has revitalised South Asia as never before. Modi’s leadership has transcended the gloomy atmosphere of mistrust and hostility through bold decisions. Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka sets to take the bilateral relations between the two countries to the next level. He has been successful in raising the country’s economic profile for a stronger India which IMF’s Christine Lagarde described as “A bright spot” on an otherwise “cloudy global horizon.” When India’s economy develops, the beneficiaries will be its neighbours.
In the changing geopolitical environment where the US and European countries are waging a trade war among themselves and with others, India has to find new ways to avoid the impact of this new crisis.
Viewed against this situation, Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka is crucial at this time. Modi has grown from a regional satrap to a leader with an international stature. He will develop India to reach new heights economically.
The writer is a freelance journalist based in Hyderabad, India.
