PM'S WORDS THAT MOVED A NATION

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 Wednesday, Orissa POST takes a sneak peek into how the popular leader's life has been dedicated to principles, public service, organisation and good governance. The special supplement highlights how his slogans and quotes are not merely phrases, but instruments of mass mobilisation, national pride, and cultural symbolism. It also sheds light on how reforms in digital arena have simplified and improved the life of citizens

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In Narendra Modi’s political journey, his slogans and quotes are not mere phrases, but instruments of mass mobilisation, national pride, and cultural symbolism.

Blending simplicity with depth, they have redefined Indian political communication. From grassroots creativity in Gujarat to global campaigns as the Prime Minister, Modi’s words tell the story of a leader who transformed language into a movement.

What makes Modi’s style iconic is not just the content, but also the cadence: short sentences, memorable imagery, and a blend of tradition with modern urgency. He can pivot from quoting saints to promising SEZs, from invoking mothers to declaring war on terror. Every phrase feels like both a personal conviction and a collective mission.

His slogans and quotes demonstrate how one leader transformed language into governance, mobilising millions with simple words that convey a vision.

Humility and seva

From the start of his public life, Modi shaped his identity as a servant of the people and not as a ruler. As Chief Minister, he reminded Gujaratis that his tenure was not due to personal ambition, but the blessing of the people. He framed power as seva, and himself as its custodian.

When he became Prime Minister in 2014, this theme continued. In his first Independence Day speech, he coined the term Pradhan Sevak to replace Pradhan Mantri, signalling his philosophy that leadership means serving every citizen.