A new book, "Modi's Mission," authored by Berjis Desai, a Mumbai-based lawyer and writer, was launched at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Friday evening. The book delves into the life, leadership, and legacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, portraying his journey from humble beginnings to global leadership.
The launch event was attended by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Desai lauded Prime Minister Modi as a leader defined by conviction, discipline, and selfless service. He also recalled a past interaction, stating, "Once when I met Narendra Modi, I told him, 'You will become the Prime Minister of India one day.' Today, that statement stands true".
"Modi's Mission" is not a biography but rather "the story of an idea," presenting Narendra Modi as an instrument of national awakening. It examines Modi's mission to raise the collective consciousness of India, usher in transparent and result-oriented governance, and reassert India's civilizational identity. The book traces Prime Minister Modi's personal journey from a humble childhood in Vadnagar to the Prime Minister's office. It discusses formative experiences from PM Modi's childhood and youth that have shaped his socioeconomic philosophy and his outlook on governance.
Desai criticized the selective narratives of historians and the "appeasement politics" of past regimes. He emphasized that PM Modi's welfare model, from direct benefit transfers to inclusive social schemes, represents "true secularism". According to Desai, minorities now realize that welfare reaches everyone. He also praised PM Modi for historic decisions like the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of the Ram Mandir, India's digital revolution through UPI, and effective pandemic management. Desai reflected on India's political journey, noting that during earlier governments, terror attacks often went unanswered.
Governor Acharya Devvrat said that Prime Minister Modi took several crucial decisions during his tenure, including the abrogation of Article 370 and resolved many complex issues without any controversy. He added that Prime Minister Modi is among the most respected leaders in the world and that he has enhanced the dignity of India and Indians across the world.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that "Modi's Mission" elaborately depicts every aspect of Prime Minister Modi's life and vision, showing how he defined his mission and remained steadfast in achieving it. He added that Prime Minister Modi has laid the foundation for a strong economy by 2047, empowering the poor, farmers, youth, and women and that “while the 20th century belonged to Mahatma Gandhi, the 21st century belongs to Narendra Modi". Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that "Modi's Mission" stands apart from other books on Modi, offering a sincere portrayal of his achievements and values and presenting the truth with courage and integrity in an era of misinformation. He suggested that inspiring stories from the book could be introduced in school curricula to motivate students.
Published by Rupa Publications, "Modi's Mission" presents an insightful narrative of Modi's journey, challenges, and contributions to India's development. The book provides an analytical account of key policy decisions, including the abrogation of Article 370, formalization of the economy, implementation of GST, demonetization, and efforts toward transparent governance.
