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Modi writes open letter to nation on his gov't first anniversary in power

Xinhua, May 26, 2015 Adjust font size:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday wrote an open letter to the nation, highlighting the work done so far by his government that completed one year in power.

In his letter, Modi has spelt out efforts taken by his government in the last year to revive the country's economy and contain inflation, and pledged to build India "of your dreams," particularly reaching out to the poor, marginalized and those left behind.

Thanking citizens for making him the prime servant, he wrote: " I have devoted every moment of every day and every element of my body and spirit in fulfilling the same with fullest sincerity and honesty."

"We systematically went about addressing 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.

He added: "Discretionary allotment of our precious natural resources to a chosen few was replaced with transparent auctions."

Modi highlighted the "firm steps" taken against black money, saying a SIT (special investigation team) has been set up and a stringent black money law was passed to generate international consensus against the same.

"Uncompromising adherence to the principle of purity in action as well as intent ensured a corruption free government," he wrote in his letter.

Stating that his government is dedicated to the poor, marginalized and those left behind, the prime minister said: "We are working towards empowering them to become our soldiers in the war against poverty. Numerous measures and schemes have been initiated."

He added: "Our objective is to transform quality of life, infrastructure and services. Together we shall build the India of your dreams and that of our freedom fighters. In this I seek your blessings and continued support."

Exactly a year ago, Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party swept to power, decimating the Congress party which had ruled India for a decade but got entangled in a series of corruption scandals and was blamed for its failure to tackle inflation. Endi