Pramukh Swami Ji was never guided by 'expanding influence' for the sake of it. He was more interested in improving lives of people: PM
Pramukh Swami Ji brought about transformative change in society: PM Modi
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Pramukh Swami Ji taught us to lead a life not for ourselves but for others: PM Modi

Addressing the silver jubilee celebrations of Akshardham Temple at Gandhinagar in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the role played by Pramukh Swami ji and BAPS family. The PM said, “Pramukh Swami Ji was never guided by 'expanding influence' for the sake of it. He was more interested in improving lives of people.”

 

Shri Modi added that Pramukh Swami Ji brought about transformative change in society. “What was special about Pramukh Swami Ji was that he understood the importance of changing with times & yet retaining a human touch”, the PM remarked.

 

Shri Modi remarked that Akshardham Temples were about 'Bhavyata' and 'Divyata'. He further stated, “Akshardham Temples stand out for excellent management and usage of technology. For this, we will always be grateful to Pramukh Swami ji.”

The PM recalled, “Pramukh Swami Ji taught us to lead a life not for ourselves but for others. He appreciated the work done by BAPS during the Navnirman Movement in restoring normalcy and helping people. “Swaminarayan Family is always ready to serve humanity, whatever is needed, at whatever time and at any place”, Shri Modi added.

 

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Prime Minister greets citizens on National Voters’ Day
January 25, 2026
PM calls becoming a voter an occasion of celebration, writes to MY-Bharat volunteers

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of National Voters’ Day.

The Prime Minister said that the day is an opportunity to further deepen faith in the democratic values of the nation. He complimented all those associated with the Election Commission of India for their dedicated efforts to strengthen India’s democratic processes.

Highlighting the importance of voter participation, the Prime Minister noted that being a voter is not only a constitutional privilege but also a vital duty that gives every citizen a voice in shaping India’s future. He urged people to always take part in democratic processes and honour the spirit of democracy, thereby strengthening the foundations of a Viksit Bharat.

Shri Modi has described becoming a voter as an occasion of celebration and underlined the importance of encouraging first-time voters.

On the occasion of National Voters’ Day, the Prime Minister said has written a letter to MY-Bharat volunteers, urging them to rejoice and celebrate whenever someone around them, especially a young person, gets enrolled as a voter for the first time.

In a series of X posts; Shri Modi said;

“Greetings on #NationalVotersDay.

This day is about further deepening our faith in the democratic values of our nation.

My compliments to all those associated with the Election Commission of India for their efforts to strengthen our democratic processes.

Being a voter is not just a constitutional privilege, but an important duty that gives every citizen a voice in shaping India’s future. Let us honour the spirit of our democracy by always taking part in democratic processes, thereby strengthening the foundations of a Viksit Bharat.”

“Becoming a voter is an occasion of celebration! Today, on #NationalVotersDay, penned a letter to MY-Bharat volunteers on how we all must rejoice when someone around us has enrolled as a voter.”

“मतदाता बनना उत्सव मनाने का एक गौरवशाली अवसर है! आज #NationalVotersDay पर मैंने MY-Bharat के वॉलंटियर्स को एक पत्र लिखा है। इसमें मैंने उनसे आग्रह किया है कि जब हमारे आसपास का कोई युवा साथी पहली बार मतदाता के रूप में रजिस्टर्ड हो, तो हमें उस खुशी के मौके को मिलकर सेलिब्रेट करना चाहिए।”