US, Oct. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public service have marked a journey from Gujarat to the national stage, with "Jan Seva Se Desh Seva" emerging as a defining theme of his political career. As he completes 25 years at the helm of an elected government on October 7, the milestone also comes against the backdrop of his vision for a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047 - an India driven by inclusive development, social empowerment, good governance and citizen participation.

From governance reforms to initiatives aimed at empowering farmers, women, youth and rural communities, the journey has increasingly been framed around building the foundations for a developed India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of relentless servic...