Affirming that  last eight years have been about “fulfilling peoples aspirations”,  Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Monday  said  the confidence of the countrymen in themselves is “unprecedented”  high  with  post-2014  India  getting out of the  “vicious cycle”  of corruption, scams, regional discrimination, nepotism  and terrorism.

Releasing  benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme  via video conference, Modi expressed  happiness that his Government is completing eight years. “The country  is  coming out of the negative impact of Covid  and   becoming  one of the fastest growing economies in the world,” he said.

Asserting that the country is now  out of the “ vicious cycle”  in which it had got stuck before 2014, the Prime Minister said, “This is also an example for you children that even the most difficult days too pass.”

The BJP released two videos tilled “Sewa, Sushashan aur gareeb kalyan” to mark the completion of eight years of the Modi Government. 

In one, the PM is shown taking oath and bowing his head at the gate of Parliament and detailing the “fastest development” of the country in eight years. Another had a running music and a song “aath saal rahe bemisal.”

Celebrating the eighth anniversary of the Modi-regime, BJP president  JP Nadda held a Press conference saying PM Modi has “changed the culture of Indian politics and ushered in an era of responsive governance”

Modi first assumed the office of the Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, while he was sworn-in for a second term on May 30, 2019

Addressing the gathering at the PM-CARES event,  the  Prime Minister  expressed happiness that when his government is completing its eight years, the confidence of the country and the self-confidence of its people is unprecedented.

Referring to welfare policies like Swachh Bharat Mission, Jan Dhan Yojna or Har Ghar Jal Abhiyan, Modi said the Government is moving with the spirit of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas.

The last eight years have been devoted to the welfare and service of the poor, he said.

“As a member of the family, we have tried to reduce difficulties and improve the ease of living for the poor of the country,” the Prime Minister said.

Modi noted that by increasing the use of technology, the Government has ensured that the poor get their rights. Now the poorest of the poor are confident that they will get the benefit of the government’s schemes, he said.

“To increase this trust, our government is now running a campaign of 100 per cent empowerment,” Modi said.

The Prime Minister said the heights that India has achieved in the last eight years, no one could have imagined earlier. “Today, India’s pride has increased around the world and our power in the global forums has increased,” he said.           

In his address Modi empathised with the difficulties in the lives of those children who lost their loved ones due to corona. “Every day’s struggle, every day’s challenges. It is difficult to put into words the pain of the children who are with us today, for whom this program is happening,” the Prime Minister told the children.

He told them that he is speaking as a member of the family, not as a Prime Minister.

In such a scenario, the Prime Minister said, “PM CARES for children is a small effort to reduce the difficulties of such corona affected children who lost both their mother and father. PM CARES for children is also a reflection of the fact that every countryman is with you with the utmost sensitivity.” 

The Prime Minister said if someone needs an education loan for professional courses or higher education, then PM-CARES will help in that too. For other daily needs, arrangements have also been made for 4 thousand rupees every month for them through other schemes. Apart from Rs 10 lakh on attaining the age of 23 years the children will be given health coverage through the Ayushman Card and emotional counselling through samvad helpline for psychological and emotional help.

During the day  Modi also  shared the key highlights of 8 years of Seva, Sushasan and Gareeb Kalyan on narendramodi.in and Namo App.

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, “The last 8 years have been about fulfilling people’s aspirations. We are committed to fulfilling our pursuit of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan. Vikas Yatra section on the NaMo App takes you through this development journey. #8YearsOfSeva.”