Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first five years were a period of learning and adaptation—understanding the complex machinery of governance and establishing India’s presence on the global stage. The people saw his sincerity, admired his work ethic, and rewarded him with a resounding mandate for a second term.
His second term saw bolder moves. The abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A ended Kashmir’s special status, while decisive military strikes sent strong messages to hostile forces. Infrastructure projects moved at an unprecedented pace, reshaping India’s economic and strategic landscape. However, despite these milestones, a growing segment of the public remained dissatisfied. They expected more—faster justice, stricter action against corrupt politicians, and a governance model free from fear and hesitation.
Instead, judicial inefficiency, unchecked lawlessness, and the persistence of anti-national elements sowed disillusionment. This frustration manifested in the 2024 elections, where the BJP secured a reduced majority, forcing it to rely on coalition allies. With this weakened mandate, opposition leaders like Mamata Banerjee, Stalin, Kerala’s leftist cabal, along with Northeast separatists and Khalistani elements, have shed their hesitation. Sensing a judiciary too weak to hold them accountable, they openly challenge national unity, confident that Modi’s government has hesitated to take decisive action.
Modi must acknowledge that diplomatic patience and bureaucratic formalities can no longer justify inaction. If the judiciary falters, the government must think beyond conventional means. His third term must be defined by swift justice, fearless governance, and an unyielding stance against forces working against India’s interests.
The nation cannot afford another five years of drawn-out legal battles and political maneuvering. The time for action is now. India needs a strong, results-driven approach that ensures:
- Total eradication of corruption—politicians, bureaucrats, and business magnates who thrive on bribery and deceit must be held accountable.
- Speedy justice—no more years-long trials; criminals, including politicians involved in scams, must face the full force of the law swiftly.
- Elimination of anti-national forces—those threatening India’s sovereignty, from urban Naxals to separatist sympathizers, must be dealt with decisively.
- Strengthened national security—internal and external threats must be neutralized through firm policies and unwavering enforcement.
- Education and healthcare reforms—free, high-quality education and healthcare must become fundamental rights, ensuring a robust, well-prepared future generation.
This must be the Golden Era of India, but it will not materialize if bureaucratic red tape, judicial inefficiency, and political hesitation continue to stall decisive action. Modi has one final opportunity to cement his legacy—not as a leader who made promises, but as one who delivered transformative change.
The time for “wait and see” is over. The time to act is now. India’s future depends on it. (The author is a legal consultant & strategist and Managing Trustee of Law Abiding And Enforcing Citizens, a Regd NGO.)
