Launching a scathing attack on the INDIA alliance of Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the country does not need a "mili-juli sarkar" as an era of such governments resulted in the loss of optimism and gave a bad image to India in the world.
In an interview with India Today magazine, the prime minister said "Modi's guarantee" is not a formula made for winning elections but it is the trust of the poor.
"Today, every poor person in the country knows that Modi will not back down from his duty. This trust of the poor also gives me the energy that even if I completely exhaust myself or push myself over my limit, I would not let this trust be violated," he said.
Modi added that GYAN, which stands for "G for Garib, Y for Yuva, A for Annadata, and N for Nari Shakti," will be the main focus in order to develop India by 2047.
Discussing 'Viksit Bharat @2047', the PM drew parallels between the 1922-1947 period and the next 25 years.
"From 1922 to the period up to 1947, everyone wanted to contribute towards the freedom movement. I see a similar optimism among the people to make India a developed country by the time we celebrate 100 years of independence. This energy is my driving force," he said.
"Hum GYAN pe dhyaan denge, GYAN ko sammaan denge toh Viksit Bharat banega. GYAN means G for Garib, Y for Yuva, A for Annadata, N for Narishakti," the prime minister added.
Responding to the saffron regiment electing fresh faces as chief ministers of three heartland states Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi said it may appear like a fresh trend but it is not new for the party.
PM Modi emphasised that he was not even elected to the assembly and had no prior administrative experience when he was appointed chief minister of Gujarat.
"Most of the other parties today are 'parivarvadi (dynastic)' parties and these find this democratic churn difficult," he said.
(With inputs from agency)