On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that India has significantly outpaced its former colonial rulers in the seven decades since gaining independence. Speaking at the second regional industry conclave, he emphasized India’s economic resurgence, noting the country’s leap to becoming the fifth-largest economy in the world.

Addressing the industrialists at the conclave, Yadav urged them to invest in Madhya Pradesh, promising a steady supply of water and electricity to support their ventures. He highlighted the state’s commitment to creating a favorable business environment.

“We have regained our lost glory by leaving behind in 70 to 75 years those who looted us for 250 years,” Yadav said, referring to the period of British colonial rule. “We are back on track. India is the fifth largest economy now,” he added, underscoring India’s recent surpassing of the United Kingdom in global economic rankings, now trailing only the US, China, Germany, and Japan.

The Chief Minister’s speech aimed to instill confidence in potential investors about the economic prospects of both Madhya Pradesh and India as a whole. His comments reflect a broader national sentiment of pride in India’s post-independence achievements and its ongoing journey towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.