PM Modi writes blog thanking the public for their votes...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose first month in office has been praised for some bold measures like forming an SIT on black money, and received flak for decisions like a steep hike in railway fares, wrote a blog wherein he thanked the public for reposing faith in him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also touched upon various topics over which his government is being targeted. He said the one-month duration was not a 'honeymoon period' for any of his ministers, as it has been observed in previous governments.

Hailing his Council of Ministers for the hard work they put in from Day 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote: "Our entire team has devoted every single moment for the welfare of the people. Every decision we took has been guided solely by national interest." 

The new government's 30 days have been marked not just by a different style of functioning but also controversial moves to replace UPA appointees among bureaucrats and state governors.

Armed with a decisive mandate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team have taken some bold decisions.

Apparently pointing towards the legacy of 10 years of the UPA rule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "There are areas we surely need to improve. A big challenge I am facing in Delhi is to convey to a select group of people about our sincerity to bring positive change in this country. These are people who are both within and outside the government system. There have been instances in the last month with which our government has nothing to do, yet these controversies have persisted."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he didn't "blame anybody" but felt the need to strengthen systems so "the right things are communicated to the right people at the right time".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a four-time Gujarat Chief Minister, also shared that his confidence had "increased tremendously" though he began his new job with misgivings.

"When we took over a month ago, I kept thinking that I am new to this place and some people believed that I would take at least a year or even two to learn the intricacies of the working of the central government. Fortunately, a month later that thought does not exist any longer in my mind," he said.