As the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) completed 12 consecutive years in office on Wednesday, leaders of the coalition convened a key meeting to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on achieving
the milestone.
During the conclave, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu lauded PM Modi on becoming the country’s longest-serving elected head of government.
“Modi Ji, you are leading this century. You inspire and energise us all. The resolve you have shown for public service and the work you have accomplished are unparalleled”, Naidu said during the huddle.
Highlighting the BJP’s landslide victory in the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, the Andhra CM said: “The massive mandate the BJP received in Bengal under your leadership has convinced me what Bengal thinks today, the nation thinks tomorrow.”
“Today, Honorable Prime Minister Ji, I can say with confidence that under your leadership, Bengal will spearhead the nation’s development. Whether it is infrastructure or the welfare of the poor, you have set new benchmarks for development”, he added, vowing the government’s commitment to the nation’s development.
In a post on ‘X’, PM Modi acknowledged the congratulatory messages by the NDA leaders, stressing the journey of the government has been shaped by a shared resolve to strengthen national interest and regional aspirations.
“I thank the Chief Ministers and leaders of the NDA for their warm wishes. The NDA’s journey has been defined by a shared resolve to further national interest and regional aspirations. This spirit has strengthened our democracy, deepened cooperative federalism and accelerated development.”
I thank the Chief Ministers and leaders of the NDA for their warm wishes. The NDA’s journey has been defined by a shared resolve to further national interest and regional aspirations. This spirit has strengthened our democracy, deepened cooperative federalism and accelerated… pic.twitter.com/NTHsws4rSk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2026
“Over the last 12 years, the NDA has provided a stable government that has furthered progress across sectors. We will continue working together with renewed vigour in service of the nation and the vision of Viksit Bharat”, he added.
Leaders of the BJP-led NDA held a key meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhito celebrate the completion of the PM Modi-led government’s 12 years in office, with the agenda of the huddle focused on the government’s achievements over its consecutive three regimes and a roadmap for the future.
Besides Prime Minister Modi, among those who attended the NDA meeting are — BJP’s national president Nitin Nabin, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan, among others.
The gathering also saw the presence of several Chief Ministers from the NDA-ruled states. They include — Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, TDP Chief and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and more.
PM Enjoys Jhalmuri
In a moment of celebration and laughter, PM Modi was seen relishing on Jhalmuri — a popular puffed-rice snack from West Bengal — as CM Suvendu Adhikari served the dish to him.
VIDEO | Delhi: PM Narendra Modi shares jhalmuri with NDA leaders during the NDA meeting at Bharat Mandapam, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari seen at the stall.
Source: Third party pic.twitter.com/VakFtyh0Jg
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 10, 2026
The moment drew comparisons from PM Modi’s visit to West Bengal during recently-concluded the state assembly election, when he made an unscheduled pause at a roadside shop and savour the dish.
What followed was an exchange of salvos between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress over as the latter alleged the Prime Minister’s stopover at the shop was a carefully planned publicity stunt — a claim refuted by the BJP.
‘Trust, Development, Welfare’
On Wednesday, PM Modi hailed the government’s achievements over the past 12 years, saying: “The past 12 years of our government have been dedicated to trust, development, and public welfare. With the blessings of 1.4 billion fellow citizens and the spirit of nation first, we have spared no effort in empowering our youth, women, and our farmer brothers and sisters.”
हमारी सरकार के बीते 12 वर्ष विश्वास, विकास और जनकल्याण को समर्पित रहे हैं। 140 करोड़ देशवासियों के आशीर्वाद और राष्ट्र प्रथम की भावना से हमने युवाओं, महिलाओं और अपने किसान भाई-बहनों को सशक्त बनाने में कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ी है। यह हमारे अथक प्रयासों का ही परिणाम है कि… pic.twitter.com/URtsOWF4BT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 9, 2026
The Prime Minister noted that the country had gained a “new identity” on the global stage, highlighting the government’s resolve to progress on the path of “service, good governance, and prosperity”.
“It is the result of these tireless efforts that today, from infrastructure to the digital revolution, the country has gained a new identity on the global stage. To realize the resolve of a developed India, we will continue to move forward relentlessly on this path of service, good governance, and prosperity”, he said.
