India, Aug. 22 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership India's economy has moved up sharply, and called upon the people of the country to put in their utmost effort to take it to the top in every field in the world.

He, however, expressed regret that Kerala "remains" where it was 11 years ago, and blamed the "stagnation" caused by Communist ideology as holding back the southern state.

Speaking after inaugurating the Manorama News Conclave 2025 here, Shah contrasted the current government's record with that of previous administrations, saying India had long been a victim of economic instability.

"During the leadership of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's economy stood at 11th...