Destiny brought me into politics: PM recalls his initial days at New York event

Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he had chosen another path for himself, but destiny brought him into politics. While addressing a houseful gathering of the Indian community in New York’s Nassau stadium, PM Modi also revealed that he never thought he would become the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
“There was also a time when I had chosen another path for myself but destiny brought me into politics. I had never thought I would become a Chief Minister. I was the longest-serving CM of Gujarat. Later, the people promoted me and made me the Prime Minister,” he said.
Amid chants of ‘Modi, Modi’ at the event, PM Modi shared that he is the first Prime Minister of India born after Independence. He said while millions dedicated their lives to the freedom struggle, he could not fight for India’s independence but could live for the nation.
“I am the first such Prime Minister of India who was born after Independence. Crores of Indians dedicated their life to the Independence movement… We couldn’t die for India, but, we can live for the country… From the very first day, my heart and mission have been very clear. I couldn’t give my life for ‘Swaraj’ (self-rule), but I decided that I would dedicate my life to ‘Suraaj’ (good governance) and ‘Samruddh Bharat’ (prosperous India)…” the Prime Minister said.
While speaking to the Indian community in New York, the Prime Minister said that today’s India dreams big and chases those dreams. He mentioned that in his third term, he feels a three-fold responsibility. “In my third term, I am moving ahead with a three-fold sense of responsibility,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to the United States. On Saturday, he attended the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, President Biden’s hometown, alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. On Monday, he will address the United Nations’ ‘Summit of the Future.’