Trust in govt restored: PM

New Delhi: Completing one year in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday enlisted the work done by his government, ranging from rejuvenating the economy to initiatives for the poor, and said this is just the beginning in the endeavour to transform the quality of life of people.

In an open letter to the people, he said, “We have been able to restore trust in the government”, ensure a “corruption-free” rule and made “state governments equal partners in the quest for national development, building the spirit of Team India.” Modi said he had devoted every element of his “body and spirit” in fulfilling with fullest sincerity and honesty the responsibility and honour entrusted by people a year ago in him of serving them as “pradhan sevak” (prime worker).

“We assumed office at a time when confidence in India story was waning. Unabated corruption and indecisiveness had paralysed the government. People had been left helpless against ever-climbing inflation and economic insecurity. “Urgent and decisive action was needed,” Modi said.

While presenting the report-card of one year in office, he said his government systematically went about addressing these challenges. “Runaway prices were immediately brought under control. The languishing economy was rejuvenated, building on stable and policy-driven proactive governance,” the Prime Minister said.