New Delhi, 12 November (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon the media to bring India's achievements, talent and positive stories to the global stage, emphasising that the country's progress and success deserve greater international recognition.

Addressing a Diwali Milan gathering organised for media professionals at the BJP's central office in New Delhi,PM Modi said the media should give greater visibility to the stories of a nation steadily advancing on the path of development. BJP president Nitin Nabin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda were also present on the dais.

Drawing a parallel with the deadlines followed in the media industry for gathering and broadcasting news, the Prime Minister observed that individuals, institutions and nations also needed clearly defined timelines to achieve their goals. He said India had set a firm target of becoming a developed nation by 2047 and expressed confidence that the objective was achievable.

PM Modi said fixing deadlines for goals changes work priorities, approaches and the pace of implementation. Referring to India's freedom struggle, he noted that major objectives were often pursued through a series of smaller, achievable milestones. By accomplishing such goals, he said, the country was steadily progressing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Highlighting his government's achievements over the past 12 years, the Prime Minister cited a World Bank assessment which, according to him, showed that more than 50 crore people had moved out of extreme poverty during this period. He said that if the country could achieve such progress within 12 years, building a developed India over the next two decades should not be an insurmountable task.

Sharing his experience of working with the media, PM Modi said he had recently completed 25 years as head of government. During this period, he had witnessed a significant transformation in the media landscape, from the era of press releases to the present age of short-form digital content and social media reels. He also appreciated the contribution of media professionals, particularly field reporters, in bringing news and developments from the ground to the public.

Speaking on the occasion, Delhi BJP president Nitin Nabin said Prime Minister Modi had taken the benefits of development to households across the country. He also observed that Diwali was gaining a distinct identity internationally, crediting the Prime Minister's efforts to showcase India's culture and heritage across the world for contributing to the festival's growing global recognition.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar