New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge of the Prime Minister's Office on Monday and said that the government will achieve the target of 'Nation First' with the intention of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank those who have been a part of his team and also exhorted those who wish to join and become a part of the journey of Viksit Bharat for the next 5 years and dedicate themselves to nation-building.
"Together, we will achieve the target of 'Nation First' with one intention of Viksit Bharat 2047", the Prime Minister said.
He also reiterated that his every moment belongs to the nation.
PM Modi said that the government means new energy of strength, dedication, and resolve and expressed confidence that the PMO is primed to serve the people with dedication.
He highlighted that "it is not Modi alone who runs the government but thousands of minds that come together and shoulder the responsibilities, and as a result, it is the citizens who become witnesses to the magnificence of its abilities."
Prime Minister Modi explained that the combination of desire and stability makes for determination, while success is achieved when determination is complemented by hard work.
He further added that if one's wish is stable, it takes the form of a resolution, whereas a wish that constantly takes on new forms is merely a wave.
The Prime Minister expressed the desire to take the nation to new heights and exhorted his team to breach the global benchmark while outperforming the work done for the past 10 years in the future.
"We must take the nation to the heights no other nation has ever achieved," PM Modi exclaimed.
PM Modi highlighted that the prerequisites of success are clarity of thought, faith in conviction and the character to act. "If we have these three things, then I don't believe failure will be anywhere near," he added.
The Prime Minister credited the employees of the Government of India who dedicated themselves to a vision and said that they deserve a huge share in the government's achievements.
"These elections put a stamp of approval on the efforts of government employees," PM Modi said.
He encouraged the team to develop new ideas and boost the scale of the work being done.
The Prime Minister concluded the address by throwing light on the secret of his energy and said that a successful person is one that keeps the student within him alive.
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Narendra Modi, followed by other members of his team of ministers on Sunday.
PM Modi reiterated his unwavering commitment to serving the nation and steering it towards prosperity.
—ANI