'Country Faced Serious Policy Paralysis Before 2014': Union Minister Pralhad Joshi On UPA Era
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He contrasted this with the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he said have been marked by steady growth and development across all sectors.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday criticised the Congress-led UPA government (2004–2014), stating that the country faced severe policy paralysis during that period due to instability and weak leadership.
He contrasted this with the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he said have been marked by steady growth and development across all sectors.
'Before 2014, the country was facing serious policy paralysis due to instability and weak leadership. As a result, governance suffered and development stalled. Today, under PM Modi, we have a stable government and strong leadership, which has enabled consistent growth and visible development across sectors. Just to cite an example, the percentage of people living in extreme poverty has drastically reduced, from around 21 per cent to just 5 per cent. More than 26 crore people have come out of multidimensional poverty. This transformation clearly reflects the positive impact of stable governance," Joshi said.
He further stated that the Modi government has earned the trust of the people through its record of effective governance over the last 11 years.
'Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Samman Yojana, we have deposited Rs 3.70 lakh crore directly into the accounts of farmers… Rs 25 crore people have benefited from it… In every such area, the Modi government has moved forward as a decisive government. We have also received the trust of the people," he added.
As part of the commemoration of Prime Minister Modi's 11 years in office, the NaMo App has rolled out a nationwide initiative—the 'Jan Man Survey.' The survey quickly gained traction, collecting over 5 lakh responses from citizens across India within just a day of launch.
It aims to foster public participation in the democratic process by allowing people to voice their opinions on topics such as national security, governance, cultural heritage, and youth development.
The survey has emerged as a significant tool for grassroots engagement, ensuring that citizen input plays a role in shaping future policies. Hosted on the NaMo App, it is being viewed as a step toward deepening the connection between the government and the people it serves.
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