As the BJP government completed one year in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform Twitter to thank the nation that gave him a sweeping mandate.
The counting of votes for the 16th Lok Sabha elections took place on May 16. A single party majority was a first in nearly 30 years.
16th May…this day last year…great memories. pic.twitter.com/SaVN09ecij
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
The people’s faith in Government has increased & the world’s optimism about India & our growth is at an all-time high.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
Credit for this major shift goes to the people of India, who on this day last year gave the most resounding mandate in thirty long years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
I bow to my sisters & brothers of India & congratulate them (perhaps even more) on this memorable day.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
I once again express my gratitude to Party colleagues, Karyakartas & volunteers whose untiring efforts created history on 16th May 2014.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
The government has planned huge celebrations for its first anniversary. The programme will begin on May 26 – the day the government was sworn it – with a rally in Mathura led by the Prime Minister. Altogether, 250 rallies will be held across India – roughly one for every two constituencies.