BJP President Cites Poverty Drop Under Modi Government
Nitin Nabin reported that 49.3 crore people moved out of poverty between 2011 and 2023 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin praised the Union government for achieving a rapid decline in poverty and expanding inclusive development across India. Citing data from 2011 to 2023, Nabin stated that nearly 49.3 crore people moved out of poverty, while extreme poverty dropped from 27.1 percent to 2.3 percent.
Nabin highlighted the creation of 13.4 crore new jobs between 2017 and 2023, noting a significant increase in paid work for rural women. He detailed the scale of government welfare schemes, including the construction of over 4 crore houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the coverage of 60 crore citizens by Ayushman Bharat.
Additionally, the BJP president noted that more than ₹53 lakh crore was transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer. Nabin presented these achievements as critical progress toward the goal of transforming India into a developed nation, or Viksit Bharat, by 2047.
