Modi govt transformed economy to 5th largest: Shah on manifesto release

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Amit Shah on Monday released party's manifesto for the ensuing Lok Sabha Elections. Manifesto described as "sankalp patra" or document of promises has been weaved on the theme of a "Sankalpit Bharat - Shashakt Bharat" or "determined India, empowered India".

Speaking at the event, Shah said, "In five years, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken 50 major decisions for the betterment of the country. From 2014-19, our government has transformed the country." "We took suggestions from six crore people while making the sankalp patra. When we came to power in 2014, our country was ranked as an 11th major economy. Today, it stands as a 5th major economy," he added. He also underlined that "We are going forward with 75 resolutions that we can fulfil by the year 2022 when India completes 75 years of independence."