NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the Indian media to focus on highlighting the country’s success stories, saying that considerable work was already being done in this direction.
Addressing a Diwali Milan gathering of journalists at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Modi highlighted his government’s achievements across various sectors and expressed confidence that India would become a developed nation.
The Prime Minister claimed that the NDA government had succeeded in lifting millions of people out of poverty. Referring to a World Bank assessment, he said nearly 50 crore people had moved above the poverty line over the past 12 years.
“There were slogans of ‘Garibi Hatao’, but poverty has been removed by this government. According to the World Bank, 50 crore people have been elevated from below the poverty line in the last 12 years,” he said.
Recalling his long association with the media, Modi said he had witnessed its transformation over the years, from the era of press releases to the growing influence of social media platforms.
“I have interacted with the media and seen it evolve from the days of press releases to Instagram reels,” he said.
The Prime Minister also praised the reach and commitment of field reporters, observing that journalists often reach even the most difficult locations during crises and natural disasters.
He further called upon media organisations to actively spread awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and contribute to efforts aimed at tackling the menace.
“I request Indian media to work on success stories of the country. A lot of such work is already being done,” Modi said.
