Three Terms, One Political Dominance: PM Narendra Modi's 12-Year Legacy

Twelve years, three consecutive terms and more than 4,400 days in office. As Narendra Modi completes 12 years at the helm of India's government, his political journey remains one of the most consequential in independent India's history. From the landmark 2014 election that ended a decade of UPA rule to a resounding mandate in 2019 and a historic third term in 2024, Modi has shaped India's political narrative through major policy reforms, infrastructure projects, welfare initiatives and high-profile national security decisions. This special report traces the defining moments of the Modi era, from Jan Dhan Yojana, Digital India and Direct Benefit Transfers to Article 370, the Ram Mandir movement, India's COVID-19 response, and a more assertive foreign policy. It also examines the BJP's electoral expansion, political challenges, and the evolution of India's governance model over the past decade. As debates over his legacy continue, one thing remains clear: the story that began in 2014 continues to shape India's political future.