Edited by Deepali Verma
Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided a rare glimpse into his approach to governance. He talked of taking initiatives with a clear endpoint in mind while avoiding to reveal the final destination or blueprint at the start. In an interview with India Today magazine, Prime Minister Modi talked about his distinctive approach to leadership and governance, especially when faced with challenging sectors like cleanliness and sanitation.
“If you wish to draw a line then draw it in stone. It is hard, but let’s make a beginning,” the magazine wrote, quoting the PM.
When asked about his contentment in regards to the government’s performance in 2023, PM Modi cautioned against assessing his journey through a single year.
“When I start something, I know the endpoint. But I never make an announcement about the final destination or blueprint in the beginning. Hence, what you witness now is not what I’ve worked on. A far bigger picture will unfold eventually. I work on a big canvas. Like an artist, I begin from one point, but at the time the final picture is not seen,” he added.
The prime minister substantiated this approach by using the Statue of Unity in Gujarat as an exhibit, a project initially perceived as a political manoeuvre.
“When the building of a 182-foot statue was announced, many thought it had to do with 182 seats in the Gujarat Assembly. Some sections thought this was done in favour of a community ahead of the elections. But see how it has transformed into an entire tourism ecosystem that has something for people of all age groups and interests.”
The prime minister informed that his approach to policy making is a combination of expert advice and a deep understanding of grassroots issues embedded in the real-life experiences of the citizens of Bharat.
“I don’t do things because it looks good, I do it because it will do good,” he added.
