India, Nov. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded a World Bank report saying India has recorded one of the fastest declines in poverty in the world. In an Instagram post featuring the inspiring and energetic song 'Thaan Liya' from the Bollywood movie 'Dasvi' as background music, Modi highlighted that the "historic" drop in poverty represents a generational surge in opportunities.

The prime minister also taunted the Congress over its decades-old 'Garibi Hatao' campaign, asserting that eradicating poverty was never just a slogan for his Government, but a steadfast commitment.

"India has recorded one of the fastest poverty declines in the world. This is what the World Bank is saying," he noted. Citing the World Bank, Modi pointed...