Narendra Modi expresses gratitude to people, BJP colleagues on year in office

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday revisited his memories of May 16, 2014, when, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a resounding mandate to form the government at the Centre. The Prime Minister took to Twitter to share his thoughts. “16th May…this day last year…great memories.” “The people’s faith in Government has increased & the world’s optimism about India & our growth is at an all-time high.” “Credit for this major shift goes to the people of India, who on this day last year gave the most resounding mandate in thirty long years.” “I bow to my sisters & brothers of India & congratulate them (perhaps even more) on this memorable day.” “I once again express my gratitude to Party colleagues, Karyakartas & volunteers whose untiring efforts created history on 16th May 2014.” Last year, the BJP had won 282 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha, becoming the first non-Congress party to win a parliamentary majority on its own in Indian history in 30 years.