Modi invokes Deendayal Upadhyay’s mantra for continuous public service

The Prime Minister highlighted Upadhyay’s philosophy of Integral Humanism as a guiding light for both BJP workers and government policy. He argued that the nation must be viewed through its own cultural lens rather than foreign perspectives, urging a shift in focus toward grassroots reform. Drawing a parallel to Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy as a social reformer, Modi insisted that public service should aim for structural societal improvements rather than serving the interests of vote banks.

During the virtual interaction, Modi praised the hospitality shown by villagers to the Seva Yatris but pivoted to a practical note on road safety, reminding riders that saffron turbans are no substitute for helmets. Reflecting on his own experiences, including washing the feet of sanitation workers during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, he reiterated that welfare schemes must reach the most vulnerable individuals to be effective. He concluded by calling on the youth to drive India toward the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.