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Narendra Modi

Who Is Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi grew up in the Indian town of Vadnagar, the son of a street merchant. He entered politics as a youth and quickly rose through the ranks of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a Hindu nationalist political party. Modi joined the mainstream Bharatiya Janata Party in 1987, eventually becoming national secretary. Elected prime minister of India in 2014, he earned reelection to the post five years later.

Narendra Modi was born in the small town of Vadnagar, in northern Gujarat, India. His father was a street merchant who struggled to support the family. Young Narendra and his brother sold tea near a bus terminal to help out. Though an average student in school, Modi spent hours in the library and was known as a strong debater. In his early teens, he joined Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist political party.

Modi had an arranged marriage at 18 but spent little time with his bride. The two eventually separated, with Modi claiming to be single for some time.

Early Political Career

Modi dedicated his life to politics in Gujarat, joining the RSS in 1971. During the 1975-77 political crisis, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency, banning political organizations such as the RSS. Modi went underground and wrote a book, Sangharsh ma Gujarat ( Gujarat in Emergency ), which chronicles his experiences as a political fugitive. He graduated from Delhi University with a degree in political science in 1978, and completed his master’s work at Gujarat University in 1983.

In 1987, Narendra Modi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which stood for Hindu nationalism. His rise through the ranks was rapid, as he wisely chose mentors to further his career. He promoted privatization of businesses, small government and Hindu values. In 1995, Modi was elected BJP national secretary, a position from which he successfully helped settle internal leadership disputes, paving the way for BJP election victories in 1998.

Gulbarg Massacre and Alleged Complicity

In February 2002, while Modi served as chief minister of Gujarat, a commuter train was attacked, allegedly by Muslims. In retaliation, an attack was carried out on the Muslim neighborhood of Gulbarg. Violence spread, and Modi imposed a curfew granting police shoot-to-kill orders. After peace was restored, Modi’s government was criticized for the harsh crackdown, and he was accused of allowing the killings of more than 1,000 Muslims, along with the mass raping and mutilation of women. After two investigations contradicted one other, the Indian Supreme Court concluded there was no evidence Modi was at fault.

Narendra Modi was reelected chief minister of Gujarat in 2007 and 2012. Through those campaigns, Modi's hard-line Hinduism softened and he spoke more about economic growth, focusing on privatization and encouraging policies to shape India as a global manufacturing epicenter. He was credited with bringing prosperity and development to Gujarat, though others said he did little to alleviate poverty and improve living standards.

Elected Prime Minister

In June 2013, Modi was selected to head the BJP’s 2014 election campaign to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India’s parliament), while a grassroots campaign was already in place to elect him prime minister. Modi campaigned hard, portraying himself as a pragmatic candidate capable of turning around India’s economy, while his critics portrayed him as a controversial and divisive figure.

In May 2014, Modi and his party were victorious, taking 282 of the 534 seats in the Lok Sabha. The victory marked a crushing defeat to the Indian National Congress, which had controlled country politics for most of the previous 60 years, and sent a message that India’s citizens were behind an agenda that moved away from a secular, socialist state to a more capitalist-leaning economy with Hindu nationalism at its core.

On May 26, 2014, Modi was sworn in as the 14th prime minister of India, the first to have been born after the country achieved independence from the U.K.

Since becoming prime minister, Modi has encouraged foreign businesses to invest in India. He has lifted various regulations — permits and inspections — so that businesses could grow more easily. He has decreased spending on social welfare programs and has encouraged the privatization of healthcare, although he has devised a policy on universal healthcare for those citizens with serious ailments. In 2014, he launched a "Clean India" campaign, which focused on sanitation and the construction of millions of toilets in rural areas.

His environmental policies have been lax, especially when those policies hamper industrial growth. He has lifted restrictions on protecting the environment and is more open to the use of genetically modified crops, despite protests from India's farmers. Under Modi's power, he has suppressed the influence of civil society organizations, such as Greenpeace, the Sierra Club, Avaaz, and other humanitarian groups, saying they prevent economic growth.

In terms of foreign policy, Modi has taken on a multilateral approach. He has participated in the BRICS, ASEAN and G20 summits, and has aligned himself with the United States, China, Japan and Russia to improve economic and political ties. He has also reached out to Islamic republics, most notably fostering diplomatic ties with Pakistan, although he has repeatedly labeled the country a "terrorist state" and an "exporter of terrorism."

Under his rule, Modi has substantially centralized his power compared to previous administrations.

Global Recognition

In 2016 Modi won the reader's poll as TIME 's Person of the Year. In previous years, he had received top ranking as one of the most influential political figures in the world in both TIME and Forbes Magazine . With high favorability ratings among Indian voters, Modi enjoyed a reputation for actively engaging citizens through social media and encouraging his own administration to stay active on its platforms.

Reelection and Protests

Following a landslide victory for the BJP, Modi was sworn in for his second term as prime minister on May 30, 2019.

By August, controversy was brewing when Modi announced his intention to revoke Article 370, a constitutional provision which had granted autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir since 1949. Amid a reported communications blackout in the area, India's parliament voted to reclassify the Muslim-majority state as a union territory.

In December, parliament passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) to fast-track citizenship for non-Muslim immigrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Although Modi lauded the bill as a means for helping religious minorities escape persecution, opponents viewed it as unconstitutional and discriminatory, leading to the eruption of violent protests throughout the country.

Meanwhile, a new problem was brewing with the spread of the coronavirus from its starting point in central China. Following a series of decrees designed to curb an outbreak in India, Modi in late March 2020 ordered all 1.3 billion people in the country to remain at home for the next three weeks.

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• I am a very optimistic man, and only an optimistic man can bring optimism in the country.
• I am not doing any favour, only performing a duty; this victory is a result of struggle of five generations.
• I don’t believe UPA government did nothing; they did whatever they could and they deserve appreciation for whatever good they did.

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Narendra Modi Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Caste, Biography

Narendra Modi is one of the most prominent Indian politicians and the 15th Prime Minister of India. From a tea-seller to the Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy, his journey has been an inspiring one. Modi is often addressed as NaMo by his followers. He is a self-made leader who has no political background in his family.

Biography/Wiki

Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on Sunday, 17 September 1950 ( age 74 years; as of 2024 ) in Vadnagar, Bombay State (now Gujarat), India.  

He did his schooling from Higher Secondary School, Vadnagar, Gujarat. He was an average student and a keen debater in his school. Modi was very keen on joining the Indian Army and also tried to get admission to a Sainik School. However, due to financial constraints, his wish could not get fulfilled.  

Narendra Modi’s Childhood Picture

As a child, he helped his father to sell tea at the Vadnagar Railway Station.

Tea Stall at Vadnagar Railway Station where Modi used to sell tea

Later, he also ran a tea stall with his brother near a bus terminus. Modi left his house at the age of 17  and travelled to different parts of India.

Narendra Modi at the age of 17

Modi as a traveller

He came back home after two years and completed his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Delhi University (Distance Education) and a Masters in Political Science from Gujarat University .

Narendra Modi In His Youth

During his college days, he used to work as a promoter of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Narendra Modi at RSS Camp

Later, while he was serving as the official spokesperson of the BJP in New Delhi, he completed a 3-month course on Image Management and Public Relations in the United States .

Narendra Modi outside White House

Family & Caste

Narendra Modi was born into a family of grocers in Vadnagar, Bombay State (now Gujarat), India. He belongs to the Modh-Ghanchi-Teli (oil-pressing) community ; which is categorized as OBC .

Parents & Siblings

He is the son of Late Damodardas Mulchand Modi and Heeraben Modi . He is very close to his mother. When his father died of Bone Cancer in 1989, Modi was on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

Narendra Modi’s father, Damodardas Mulchand Modi

Narendra Modi with his mother, Heeraben

Narendra Modi has four brothers – Soma Modi (Retired Officer of Health Department), Amrut Modi (A Lathe Machine Operator), Prahlad Modi (Runs a Shop in Ahmedabad), Pankaj Modi (Clerk in the Information Department in Gandhinagar). His sister’s name is   Vasantiben Hasmukhlal Modi.

Narendra Modi’s Brother, Soma Modi

Modi’s Brother, Amrut Modi

Narendra Modi’s Brother, Prahlad Modi

Narendra Modi’s brother, Pankaj Modi

Narendra Modi’s Sister, Vasantiben Hasmukhlal Modi

Relationships, Wife & Children

Narendra Modi was engaged to Jashodaben at a very young age; later got married to her when he turned 18.

Narendra Modi’s Wife

Narendra Modi joined BJP in 1985 and was elected as the Organizing Secretary of the Party’s Gujarat Unit in 1988. He, then, contested for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections and made the party proud by giving its first-ever win. Later, in 1990, he helped in conducting L.K. Advani’s Ayodhya Rath Yatra after which his capabilities were well recognized within the party. Modi played a major role in strengthening BJP’s presence in Gujarat.

In November 1995, Modi was elected as the National Secretary of BJP after which he relocated to Delhi to handle activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

In May 1998, he became the General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party; a position through which he helped his party win the 1998 Lok-Sabha elections. Later, Modi contested the Gujarat Assembly Elections for the first time and became the Cheif Minister of Gujarat on 3 October 2001 . He retained the post until 2014 .

Narendra Modi taking oath as the CM of Gujarat

Then, in March 2013, he was appointed to the BJP Parliamentary Board. Modi was selected as BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate in the 2014 Lok Sabha election; which was earlier opposed by some party leaders. However, he won both the seats (Varanasi and Vadodara) in the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections and went on to become the 14th Prime Minister of India on 26 May 2014.  He defeated his nearest rival Arvind Kejriwal  from the Varanasi Constituency by a massive margin of 3,71,784 votes.

Narendra Modi-led BJP marked a huge victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections by winning more than 300 seats. Modi defeated his nearest rival Shalini Yadav of the Samajwadi Party by a huge margin of 4,79,505 votes; which was even larger than the previous margin in the 2014 elections.

On 30 May 2019, Narendra Modi took the oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he defeated Congress’ Ajay Rai by a margin of 1,52,513 votes to win the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. On 9 June 2024, he took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term.

Controversies

• Narendra Modi was named as the key mastermind of the Gujarat Riots in 2002.  However, he was given a clean chit by the Justice Nanavati-Mehta Commission on 11 December 2019. While giving him a clean chit, the Commission held that the riots were not organised and the State administration had taken all necessary measures to control the situation. [1] The Hindu On 24 June 2022, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by Zakia Jafri, wife of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who was killed in what came to be known as the Gulbarg Society massacre, against the exoneration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a 2002 Gujarat riots case. [2] NDTV
• He has been accused of being responsible, partly, for the murder of Ehsan Jafri; in the 2002 Gulberg Society Massacre by Jafri’s wife, Teesta Setalvad .
• Modi has been accused of being responsible for the fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan .
• Modi also faced severe criticism, for keeping his marital status a secret , until filing his nomination for a parliamentary seat in the 2014 General Elections.
• He was denied a visa to the United States ; owing to his role in the Gujarat Riots.
• He has been highly criticized over the Snoopgate Scandal , for putting a girl’s (student of architecture) phone on surveillance.
•  In 2015, his suit worth Rs. 10 lakh also became controversial.

Narendra Modi’s 10 Lakh worth Suit

• In August 2018, when Harivansh Narayan Singh got elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi while congratulating Harivansh took a dig at Mr. Hariprasad (opposition’s candidate). He, by playing with Hariprasad’s initials, said that the election was between two Haris. It was the first time in the history of Indian Parliament that a portion of PM’s speech was deleted from the records of the Rajya Sabha.

Awards/Honours

Modi has been felicitated with various prestigious awards and honours.

• In 2007, Modi was named the Best Cheif Minister in a nationwide survey by India Today .
• He has also appeared on the cover of the Asian edition of the Time Magazine in 2002.

• In 2014, CNN-IBN news network awarded Modi with the Indian of the year award. In the same year, he was also ranked 15th in Forbes Magazine’s list of the Most Powerful Person in the world.
• Modi was ranked the 13th  Most Influential Person in the world (2015) by Bloomberg Markets Magazine. He is also the second most followed politician on Twitter and Facebook.
• He has also been declared the winner of the Time magazine reader’s poll for Person of the year twice; first in the year 2014, and then, in the year 2016.
• Modi has also been honoured with the Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud (the highest civilian honour of Saudi Arabia) and the State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan (the highest civilian honour of Afganistan).

Modi conferred the highest civilian award in Saudi Arabia

Amir Amanullah Khan Award

• On 10 February 2018, Modi was honoured with Grand Collar of the State of Palestine (highest civilian honour of Palestine for foreign dignitaries).

Modi receiving Grand Collar of the State of Palestine

Narendra Modi with his Seoul Peace Prize

• On 25 September 2019, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation conferred him the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ award for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by his government.
• On 21 December 2020, the President of the United States of America Donald Trump conferred the highest decoration, The Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

World’s largest cricket stadium, Motera Stadium, renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium

• In December 2021, he became the first foreigner to receive the highest civilian decoration of Bhutan, Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo or the Order of The Druk Gyalpo; the award was conferred to him by the Kingdom of Bhutan. [3] The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai on 24 April 2022

• In May 2023, he was conferred with “The Companion of the Order of Fiji,” Fiji’s highest civilian award, by his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka for his global leadership.
• In May 2023, he was conferred with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL) for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South.
• On 25 June 2023, he received Egypt’s highest honour, the ‘Order of the Nile.’ [4] The Indian Express

Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France, by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 13 July 2023

Narendra Modi receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award

• On 14 December 2023, V. Muraleedharan, the Minister of State for External Affairs of India, revealed that Modi has been conferred with the highest national awards of 14 countries since 2014 in recognition of his leadership at bilateral, regional, and global levels. He has also received the highest environmental award of the United Nations in 2018. The awards conferred on Modi include the UN Champion of the Earth Award by the United Nations (October 2018), the Order of Zayed by UAE (April 2019), the Order of St Andrew by Russia (April 2019), the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin from Maldives (June 2019), and the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance by Bahrain (August 2019). [6] Deccan Herald
• On 22 March 2024, he became the first foreign Head of the Government to receive Bhutan’s highest civilian award ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo.’ Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck honoured him with the award in Thimpu.
• On his visit to Russia, he was conferred with the country’s highest civilian honour, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, on 9 July 2024.

PM Modi after receiving the Dominica Award of Honour

Properties/Assets

• As of 14 May 2024, Modi’s movable assets were worth Rs. 3.02 crore, which included a bank balance of Rs. 80,304  in SBI’s Gandhinagar NSCH Branch and Varanasi branch, a Fixed Deposit and MOD (Multi Option Deposit Scheme) of Rs. 2.86 crore at SBI’s Gandhinagar branch, National Saving Certificate (Post) worth Rs. 9.12 lakh, a Life Insurance (LIC) Policy of Rs. 1,89,305   and four pieces of gold rings , weighing approximately 45 grams worth Rs. 2.68 lakh.
• As of 14 May 2024, Modi did not own any immovable assets. Earlier, he owned a residential property in Gandhinagar worth Rs. 1 crore.
• In November 2024, he received the Dominica Award of Honour from Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Salary/Net Worth

With a Net Worth of around Rs. 3.02 crore (as of 14 May 2024) , Narendra Modi, as the Prime Minister of India, gets paid around Rs. 160,000 per month and additional   allowances.

• In 2016, PM Modi joined the list of world leaders who have their wax statues at Madame Tussauds, London.

Narendra Modi with Barack and Michelle Obama

• Modi is a great fitness enthusiast and Yoga is one of his most important fitness mantras .
• Reading is his leisure time hobby.
• Modi’s blood group is A (+ve).
• Surprisingly, Modi never took a single day off during his 13-year tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
• Modi does not share his official residence with any of his family members.

Qamar Mohsin Sheikh with her husband visiting Narendra Modi on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan

• On May 26, 2014, Narendra Modi became the 1st ever Prime Minister of India to be born in Independent India .

• With around 18,000 Indian Americans chanting his name, Modi received a full-house reception at the Madison Square Garden in New York on 28 September 2014.

Have seen the news about a temple being built in my name. I was appalled. This is shocking & against India’s great traditions. Building such temples is not what our culture teaches us. Personally, it made me very sad. Would urge those doing it not to do it.” [7] Live Mint The temple built in Narendra Modi’s honour in Kotharia village in Rajkot

• On 8 November 2016, PM Modi announced the demonetization of 500 & 1000 currency notes   (the two biggest currencies in India). It was one of the most surprising moves in the administrative history of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the joint session of the US Congress in June 2023

25 August 2023: Narendra Modi being received by Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis upon his arrival at Athens International Airport, Greece

• On 26 December 2023, Narendra Modi became the first world leader with more than 20 million YouTube subscribers. According to sources, the videos posted on his official channel have been viewed more than 4.5 billion times, making him more popular than many other global leaders on the platform. [10] Mint
• In January 2024, Modi promoted Lakshadweep’s beaches for tourism. In February, he went scuba diving to offer prayers at Panch Kui in Dwarka, Gujarat.

Recently, I had the opportunity to be among the people of Lakshadweep. I am still in awe of the stunning beauty of its islands and the incredible warmth of its people. I had the opportunity to interact with people in Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti. I thank the people of the… pic.twitter.com/tYW5Cvgi8N — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2024

Dwarka Darshan under the waters…where the spiritual and the historical converge, where every moment was a divine melody echoing Bhagwan Shri Krishna's eternal presence. pic.twitter.com/2HPGgsWYsS — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2024

• In July 2024, the INC presented a privilege motion against Narendra Modi when he posted a link of Anurag Thakur’s complete uncensored speech on his social media account.

Narendra Modi with Deepjyoti

Screenshot from the video of the garbha song Aavati Kalay

Narendra Modi with Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the President of Guyana

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Narendra Modi Biography: He is a dynamic, determined, and dedicated Prime Minister of India who was born on 17 September 1950 at Vadnagar, India. On 30 May 2019, he was sworn in as India's Prime Minister marking the start of his second term in office. He is also the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat (October 2001 to May 2014). He is a personality of motivation who rose from a poverty-stricken tea-selling boy to a development-oriented leader. 

Narendra Modi was born on 17 September, 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat to a lower-middle-class family of grocers. He has proved that success has nothing to do with caste, creed, or where a person belongs to. He is the first Prime Minister of India whose mother was alive when he took office. In the Lok Sabha, he represents the Varanasi constituency and is considered a master strategist for his party. Since 2014, he is the current Prime Minister of India and prior to it, he had served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat state from 2001 to 2014. 

In Lok Sabha Election 2019, Narendra Modi has won by around 4.79 Lac votes against Shalini Yadav, Samajwadi Party. His Swearing-in ceremony is organised on 30th May, 2019 for the second term as a Prime Minister of India. He is the first BJP leader who has been elected for a second term after the completion of his five-year tenure.

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Name: Narendra  Damodardas Modi Born: 17 September, 1950 Place of Birth: Vadnagar, Mehsana (Gujarat) Zodiac Sign: Virgo Nationality: Indian Father's Name: Late Damodardas Mulchand Modi Mother's Name: Smt. Heeraben Damodardas Modi Siblings: Soma Modi, Amrut Modi, Pankaj Modi, Prahlad Modi, Vasantiben Hasmukhlal Modi Spouse Name: Smt. Jashodaben Modi Education: SSC – 1967 from SSC board, Gujarat; BA  in Political Science a distance-education course from Delhi University, Delhi; PG MA – 1983 Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (acc. to the affidavit before Election Commission) Political Party: Bharatiya Janta Party Profession: Politician Prime Minister of India: Since 26 May, 2014 Preceded by: Manmohan Singh Favourite Leaders: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda

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Narendra Modi, born on September 17, 1950 , in Vadnagar, Gujarat , is the current Prime Minister of India . Known for his dynamic leadership, Modi has emerged as a prominent figure both in Indian politics and on the global stage.

Narendra Modi Biography

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Narendra Modi, born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, India, is an Indian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of India since May 2014. He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a right-wing political party in India. Modi’s rise to political prominence is marked by his journey from a humble background to becoming one of the most influential leaders in Indian politics.

Narendra Modi Age, Date of Birth, and Full Name

Narendra modi’s early life.

Narendra Modi, the current prime minister, was raised in a small village in northern Gujarat. Gujarat University in Ahmedabad is where Modi earned his M.A. in political science. He organised a local chapter of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the RSS’s student wing, shortly after joining the pro-Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the start of the 1970s. As he rapidly moved up the RSS hierarchy, Narendra Modi’s connection to the organisation immensely benefitted his eventual political career.

When Modi joined the BJP in 1987, the Gujarat branch of the party appointed him general secretary. Over the subsequent years, Narendra Modi had a crucial role in the party’s influence in the state expanding dramatically. For the BJP to construct India’s first-ever BJP-controlled government in March, Narendra Modi contributed to the party’s victory in the 1995 state legislative assembly elections. In 1990, a coalition administration was formed in the state, and Narendra Modi was one of the BJP members who participated. However, the BJP only had control over the state government until September 1996.

Narendra Modi Education

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India has a relatively humble educational background. Here is a summary of Narendra Modi Education:

• Primary Education : Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, a small town in Gujarat, India. He completed his primary education in Vadnagar.
• Higher Secondary Education : He completed his higher secondary education at a school in Vadnagar.
• Bachelor’s Degree : Narendra Modi earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Delhi, where he studied political science and received his degree in 1978.
• Postgraduate Degree : After completing his Bachelor’s degree, Modi pursued a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Gujarat in Ahmedabad. He completed his Master’s in 1983.

After his education, Narendra Modi worked in various capacities, including as a pracharak (campaigner) for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu nationalist organization, and later in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), where he rose through the ranks to become the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001.

In a lower-middle-class family of grocery store entrepreneurs, Narendra Modi was raised. He has shown that success is irrespective of one’s caste, religion, or place of residence. He was the first prime minister of India whose mother was still around when he took office.

Since that year, Indian politician Narendra Damodardas Modi has served as the country’s 14th and current prime minister. Formerly, from 2001 to 2014, he served as Gujarat State’s chief minister. He represents the Uttar Pradesh district of Varanasi in the legislature. He is a member of both the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing paramilitary organisation of Hindu nationalists, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Of all the parties save the Indian National Congress, he has held the position of prime minister the longest.

Narendra Modi Political Career

Narendra Modi always displayed the utmost zeal and enthusiasm when it came to helping and supporting those who were in need. Narendra Modi offered his services to the soldiers at the train stations in 1965, during the Indo-Pak conflict. He also assisted those in need in Gujarat in 1967 during the floods. Modi started working for the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation at the staff canteen. He later left there and started working full-time as an activist and advocate for the RSS, also known as a “pracharak.” Modi later attended the RSS camp in Nagpur for training.

To occupy any official position in the Sangh Parivar, any RSS member must enrol in the training programme. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing’s more popular name, was presented to Narendra Modi. Senior political figures were impressed by his anti-emergency movement involvement. As a result, he was eventually chosen to serve as the regional organiser of Gujarat’s newly established Bharatiya Janata Party.

From an early age, Narendra Modi shown excellent organisational skills. He coordinated protests against the Emergency’s control as well as the covert distribution of RSS booklets during that time. During his time in the RSS, he interacted with Vasant Gajendragadkar and Nathalal Jaghda, two Jan Sangh stalwarts who went on to create the Gujarat state chapter of the BJP. Narendra Modi was introduced to politics in 1987 by the RSS, which suggested that he run for the BJP. Modi gained notoriety after overseeing the Ekta Yatra for Murli Manohar Joshi, which led to recognition of his effectiveness.

Political Timeline of Narendra Modi From 1975 to 2024

Narendra modi’s tenure as chief minister of gujarat.

As Gujarat’s chief minister, Modi marketed the state as “Vibrant Gujarat,” asserting that it had experienced significant economic growth and infrastructural development. However, some critics also draw attention to the state’s poverty, malnutrition, and lack of adequate education. According to statistics, the state was placed 18th in terms of literacy rate in 2014 and 14th in terms of poverty as of September 2013. On the other side, according to state officials, the state excels in terms of women’s education compared to other states. Additionally, the rates of maternal death and school dropout decreased. Gujarat is another state where the issue of land mafia is nonexistent.

The progress in the state, in contrast to what the state officials claimed, only affected the urban middle class, according to political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot. Government negligence extended to those living in rural areas and those who belonged to lower castes. Jaffrelot claimed that the number of people living in poverty had increased during Modi’s administration. The Dalit and tribal communities were viewed as inferiors at the same time. Other critics share the same opinion, including renowned economist Amartya Sen.

First Term (2001 to 2002)

• Narendra Modi was selected as Gujarat’s chief minister on October 7, 2001.
• He was charged with organising the party in anticipation of the elections in December 2002.
• Modi prioritised the privatisation of small government institutions while serving as chief minister.
• Violence in Gujarat in 2002: On February 27, a train carrying a large number of passengers—mostly Hindu pilgrims—near Godhra were set ablaze, resulting in the deaths of 58 persons. This incident led to anti-Muslim riots, which quickly spread throughout practically all of Gujarat.
• The number of fatalities was estimated to be between 900 and 2,000. Curfews were implemented by the Narendra Modi-led administration in Gujarat in order to stop the violence from getting worse. The Modi administration was criticised by human rights groups, the media, and the opposition for taking ineffective and unsuitable measures to stop the violence.
• In April 2009, the Supreme Court formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into Modi’s and the government’s involvement. The SIT informed the court in a report it submitted in December 2010 that it had not discovered any evidence against Modi. But in July 2013, the SIT was accused of hiding evidence.
• As a result, pressure on the BJP increased as many opposition parties and allies called on Modi to resign from his role as chief executive. However, the BJP won a complete majority in the ensuing elections by gaining 127 of the 182 seats.

Second Term (2002 to 2007)

• Modi placed a strong emphasis on Gujarat’s economic development, which led to the state becoming a popular place for investments.
• He established financial and technological parks in the region.
• Gujarat inked real estate investment agreements of Rs. 6,600 billion at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2007.
• In July 2007, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi served for 2,063 straight days, setting a record for the longest period of time in that position.

Third Term (2007 to 2012)

Later on, the state’s agricultural output significantly increased, largely as a result of initiatives to increase groundwater supplies in locations like Kachchh, Saurashtra, and other northern regions of the state. Additionally, initiatives were made to expand the usage of micro-irrigation and supply farms with an effective power source.

5,00,000 structures were built as part of infrastructure development projects in 2008, 1,13,738 of which were check dams. Out of the 112 tehsils, 60 had their groundwater levels return to normal in 2010. The production of Bt cotton that has been genetically engineered rose as a result. Gujarat’s agriculture growth rate grew to 9.6% between 2001 and 2007, and the state’s compound annual growth rate over the ten years from 2001 to 2010 was 10.97%, the highest of all Indian states.

Agriculture flourished thanks to a fundamental change in the way power is delivered to rural areas. In order to connect with the state’s Muslim population, Modi organised the Sadbhavana Mission, or Goodwill Mission, in late 2011 and early 2012. Modi believed that by doing so, he would “further strengthen Gujarat’s environment of peace, unity, and harmony.”

Fourth Term (2012 to 2014)

Modi got elected from the constituency of Maninagar after winning by a huge margin.

Narendra Modi: Major Achievements and Decisions

Narendra Modi’s tenure as the Prime Minister of India has been marked by several key achievements and decisions that have shaped the country’s political, economic, and social landscape. Here’s a detailed look at some of his major contributions:

Economic Reforms

• Introduced : July 1, 2017
• Objective : To streamline India’s complex tax structure into a single, unified tax system, making it easier for businesses to operate and improving tax compliance.
• Launched : September 25, 2014
• Objective : To encourage domestic and international companies to manufacture products in India, aiming to boost the manufacturing sector and create jobs.
• Launched : July 1, 2015
• Objective : To transform India into a digitally empowered society by improving online infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, and encouraging e-governance.
• Announced : May 12, 2020
• Objective : To boost domestic production, reduce reliance on imports, and make India self-sufficient, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Initiatives

• Launched : October 2, 2014
• Objective : To improve sanitation and cleanliness across India, aiming to eliminate open defecation and manage solid waste.
• Launched : August 28, 2014
• Objective : To promote financial inclusion by providing access to banking services for the unbanked population, including the opening of zero-balance accounts.
• Launched : September 23, 2018
• Objective : To provide health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization, aiming to improve healthcare access for economically weaker sections.

Infrastructure Development

• Launched : June 25, 2015
• Objective : To provide affordable housing to the urban poor by 2022, ensuring that every family has a house with basic amenities.
• Launched : May 1, 2016
• Objective : To provide free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, improving health and reducing the use of traditional cooking fuels.

Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

• Focus : Enhanced ties with the United States, Japan, Russia, and other key global players. Modi’s diplomacy has been centered on improving trade relations, strategic partnerships, and cooperation in various sectors.
• Objective : To strengthen India’s strategic and economic ties with the countries of the Indo-Pacific region, particularly ASEAN nations.

Legislative and Policy Decisions

• Date : August 5, 2019
• Objective : To revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and integrate it more fully into India, leading to the reorganization of the state into two Union Territories.
• Date : December 12, 2019
• Objective : To provide a pathway to Indian citizenship for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014.

COVID-19 Response

• Initiated : January 16, 2021
• Objective : To provide COVID-19 vaccines to the population in a phased manner, focusing first on healthcare workers and high-risk groups.
• Introduced : Throughout the pandemic
• Objective : To provide financial support to various sectors, including small businesses, workers, and healthcare systems, to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic.

Environmental and Climate Initiatives

• Launched : November 30, 2015
• Objective : To promote solar energy use and facilitate collaboration among countries in harnessing solar power, aiming for global energy sustainability.
• Implemented : April 1, 2020
• Objective : To improve air quality by mandating stricter emission standards for vehicles, reducing pollution from the transport sector.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Major Decisions and Schemes

Following are the areas in which Narendra Modi has done some or other types of Major work:

Books written by Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi describes all the persons who, in his opinion, inspired him and had a significant impact on his work in “Jyotipunj.” Initially as a labourer and later as a “pracharak,” Modi was connected to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He provides a thorough look at the lives of those who influenced him. The book also includes these people’s reflections on their own thoughts.

Abode of Love

A collection of eight short stories by Narendra Modi is called “Abode of Love.” Modi wrote it while he was a very young man. These tales highlight the kind and tender side of his personality. According to Modi, motherly love is the greatest form of love and the root of all other forms. All forms of love, even those between lovers and friends, are reflections of a mother’s love. The book beautifully reveals the complexities of interpersonal interactions.

Narendrabhai Modi’s collection of short stories, “Premtirth,” contains these tales. He paints a heartfelt portrait of maternal feelings in this book using a style that is both simple and impressive.

Kelve Te Kelavani

“Education is that which nurtures,” is what the phrase “Kelave te Kelavani” implies. The book is a collection of the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi,’s wisecracks. His ideas and his plan to enact a Gujarati knowledge revolution are presented in the book. It displays his devotion to learning.

The letters in “Sakshibhav” are addressed to Jagat Janani Maa. Narendra Modi’s emotional journey and inner self are described. The book presents Modi’s personal reflections on his battle while he was an RSS employee.

Samajik Samarasata

The collection of papers and talks by Narendra Modi is called “Samajik Samarasata.” The maxim “Express your views not just through words but through actions too” is a fitting one for this book. The book details numerous instances of Modi’s encounters with dalits and represents his beliefs on social peace without caste-based prejudice. There are also stories about the events in many social reformers’ lives.

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The longest-serving prime minister was Jawaharlal Nehru, also the first prime minister, whose tenure lasted 16 years and 286 days.

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Shri Narendra Modi was sworn-in as India's Prime Minister on 30th May 2019, marking the start of his second term in office

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Jashodaben Narendra Modi is a retired Indian school teacher. She is the estranged wife of Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.

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Narendra Modi was born on 17th September 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat.

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Narendra Modi Biography

About Narendra Damodardas Modi

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• Became the General Secretary of the BJP's Gujarat unit in 1988.
• Recognised as a key strategist for being instrumental in successfully campaigning for the party in the 1995 and 1998 Gujarat Assembly elections, which made the BJP the ruling party in Gujarat.
• Successfully organised two challenging events on national level: the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra, which was a long march by L. K. Advani and a march from Kanyakumari (southern tip of India) to Kashmir (the northern tip) undertaken by Murli Manohar Joshi. These two events are considered to have contributed in bringing the BJP to power in 1998.
• In 1995, Narendra Modi was appointed as the Secretary of the BJP's national unit.
• Narendra Modi was credited for having successfully carried out the responsibility of revamping the party organisation in different states.
• In 1998, Narendra Modi was promoted as General Secretary and held the position till October 2001.
• Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat for the first time in October 2001 when his predecessor Keshubhai Patel resigned from the post following the defeat of BJP in by-elections.
• After winning the Gujarat Assembly elections three consecutive times and holding the position of the state's chief minister, Modi contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections for the first time. He won the elections by a grand margin and became the Prime Minister of India following the win.

Schemes Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (for financial inclusion)
• Swachch Bharat Mission (for clean public places and better sanitation facilities)
• Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (provision of LPG to families living BPL)
• Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (efficiency in irrigation)
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (insurance against crop failure)
• Pahal (LPG subsidy)
• Mudra Bank Yojana (banking services for Medium and Small Enterprises)
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (to provide skill training to the young workforce)
• Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (to strengthen rural infrastructure)
• Make in India (to boost the manufacturing sector)
• Garib Kalyan Yojana (address welfare needs of the poor)
• E-basta (online learning forum)
• Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (financial empowerment of the girl child)
• Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat (to enhance children's reading, writing and mathematical skills)
• DDU-Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (vocational training to the rural youth as part of 'Skill India' mission)
• Nayi Manzil Yojana (skills based training to Madrasa students)
• Stand Up India (support to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs)
• Atal Pension Scheme (pension scheme for unorganised sector employees)
• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (insurance against accident)
• Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (life insurance)
• Sagar Mala Project (for developing port infrastructure)
• Smart Cities Project (building urban infrastructure)
• Rurban Mission (modern facilities in villages)
• Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (affordable housing for all)
• Jan Aushadhi Scheme (provision for affordable medicines)
• Digital India (for a digitally equipped nation and economy)
• Digilocker (securing documents online)
• School Nursery Yojana (afforestation program by and for young citizens)
• Gold Monetisation Scheme (involve gold stocks lying idle in households in the economy)

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Narendra modi's international tours.

• Four-nation African tour covering Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya to strengthen ties in trade, energy, defence and maritime cooperation. (July, 2016)
• First Prime-Ministerial visit to Mexico in three decades to enhance bilateral relations. (June, 2016)
• Visit to the US to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation between the two countries. (June, 2016)
• Meeting with top business leaders in Qatar to deepen industry and trade relations between both countries. (June, 2016)
• Bilateral meet with Switzerland President Johann Schneider Ammann who supported India’s bid for NSG membership. Also met the country's business leaders to deepen industry and trade ties between India and Switzerland. (June, 2016)
• Visit to Afghanistan and jointly inaugurated the Afghan- India Friendship Dam with President Ashraf Ghani. (June, 2016)
• Visit to Iran to enhance trade, investments, energy partnership, connectivity, culture and people to people relations. The historic Chahbahar Agreement was sealed during this visit. (May, 2016)
• Visit to Saudi Arabia for deepening bilateral relations and strengthening business ties between the two countries. (April, 2016)
• Visited Russia to attend the 16th Annual India-Russia summit. As many as 16 important agreements were signed between the two countries. (December, 2015)
• Visit to Singapore marking fifty years of India-Singapore relations. The Prime Minister met a number of top investors and invited them to ‘Make in India.’ (November, 2015)
• Visited Malaysia to attend the ASEAN-India Summit. Prime Minister Modi met his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak to discuss bilateral ties with him. He also met his Chinese and Japanese counterparts Li Keqiang and Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the summit. (November, 2015)
• Historic visit to the UK, the first in over a decade, to strengthen business and cultural ties between the two countries. The UK Prime Minister David Cameron expressed support for India's permanent candidature of a reformed UNSC. (November, 2015)
• First Prime Ministerial visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 34 years. Visit strengthened economic ties and security cooperation. (August, 2015)
• Tour of Central Asia covering Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Historic and special visit in which significant effort was made to expand India’s cooperation with the Central Asian nations. (July, 2015)
• Visit to Bangladesh included talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and signing of a number of MOUs. The historic Land Boundary Agreement was signed during this visit. (June, 2015)
• Visit to the Republic of Korea strengthened many aspects of India-Korea cooperation. (May, 2015)
• Historic visit to Mongolia that opened up broad avenues of partnership and cooperation between the two nations. (May, 2015)
• Three-day China visit augmented bilateral partnership and economic cooperation between India and China and enhanced friendship among the two of the oldest civilizations of the world. (May, 2015)
• Visit to Canada was first exclusively bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in more than four decades to deepen ties between the two nations. (April, 2015)
• Visit to Germany to hold extensive talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and prominent business leaders and promote the Indian government's ‘Make in India’ initiative. (April, 2015)
• Visit to France for extensive discussions to strengthen India-France ties. Modi met several French leaders and business executives and discussed ways to strengthen economic co-operation. (April, 2015)
• Undertook a successful 3-nation tour to Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka to strengthen India’s ties with these friendly nations. (March, 2015)
• Visted Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit in Fortaleza. A wide range of global issues were discussed during the Summit where it was decided to set up a BRICS bank and the first head of the Bank was to be from India. Three MoUs were signed between Brazil and India. (December, 2014)
• Visit to Nepal to attend the 18th SAARC Summit. (November, 2014)
• First bilateral visit to Fiji by an Indian Prime Minister in 33 years. Modi attended a 'Forum for India-Pacific Island cooperation' where he interacted with leaders from various Pacific islands nations. (November, 2014)
• First bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 28 years. Modi attended the G-20 Summit in Brisbane which was followed by a state visit to Australia. (November, 2014)
• Attended two important multilateral summits, the ASEAN & East Asia Summits in Myanmar. (November, 2014)
• Undertook a successful visit to Japan during which he held extensive discussions with the top leadership of Japan to strengthen ties between the two countries in several spheres. The visit resulted in a number of agreements. (August, 2014)
• Embarked on his first ever foreign visit after assuming charge to Bhutan indicating the importance India attaches to ties with Bhutan. (June, 2014)

Narendra Modi's Tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat

• On 7 October 2001, Narendra Modi was appointed as the Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat.
• He was given the responsibility of preparing the party for December 2002 elections.
• As Chief Minister, Modi laid emphasis on privatisation of small governmental institutions.
• 2002 Gujarat violence: 27 February saw a major incident of communal violence, resulting in the slaughter of 58 people, when a train carrying hundreds of passengers, mostly Hindu pilgrims, was set ablaze near Godhra. This incident resulted in anti-Muslim violence, which engulfed almost the entire Gujarat within no time. The estimated death toll ranged between 900 and 2,000. The Gujarat government led by Narendra Modi imposed curfews in several cities of the state to prevent escalation of violence. Human rights organisations, media and opposition parties accused the Modi government of taking inappropriate and insufficient steps to curb the violence. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was appointed by the Supreme Court in April 2009 to inquire into the role played by the government and Modi. The SIT submitted a report to the court in December, 2010 stating that it did not find any evidence against Modi. However, the SIT was accused of concealing evidence in July, 2013.
• Consequently, pressure mounted on the BJP with different opposition parties and allies demanding resignation of Modi from the CM’s post. But the subsequent elections resulted in BJP winning complete majority by clinching 127 out of 182 seats.
• Modi laid stress on economic development of Gujarat, which resulted in the state emerging as an investment destination.
• He instituted technology and financial parks in the state.
• The Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2007 saw real estate investment deals worth Rs 6,600 billion signed in Gujarat.
• In July 2007, Modi completed 2,063 consecutive days as Chief Minister of Gujarat, creating a record of holding the post of CM of Gujarat for most number of days.
• In later years, the state substantially improved its agricultural output, mainly due to projects related to improvement of supply of groundwater in places like Kachchh, Saurashtra and other northern parts of the state. Efforts were also made to increase the use of micro-irrigation and providing farms with efficient power supply.
• Development projects in the field of infrastructure saw construction of 5,00,000 structures in 2008, out of which 1,13,738 were check dams. In 2010, 60 out of the 112 tehsils regained normal groundwater level. This resulted in increased production of genetically modified Bt cotton. The agriculture growth rate in Gujarat increased to 9.6 per cent during 2001- 2007 and Compound Annual Growth Rate in Gujarat for the decade 2001- 2010 reached 10.97 per cent, which was highest among all states of India.
• A radical change in the system of power supply to rural areas helped flourish agriculture.
• Sadbhavana Mission or Goodwill Mission was organised by Modi in late 2011 and early 2012 to reach out to the Muslim community in the state. Modi observed a series of fasts and believed that this step would "further strengthen Gujarat’s environment of peace, unity and harmony."
• Modi got elected from the constituency of Maninagar after winning by a huge margin.
• On the centenary celebration of Shri Poona Gujarati Bandhu Samaj, Narendra Modi was conferred with the Gujarat Ratna award at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch.
• The computer society of India bestowed him the e-Ratna award
• In 2009, the FDI magazine honoured him as the Asian Winner of the FDi Personality of the Year Award.
• In 2006, India Today conducted a nationwide survey that declared him as the Best Chief Minister in India.
• In March 2012, the Time magazine featured him on the cover page of its Asian edition. He is one of the very few politicians of India to be featured on the cover of Time.
• In 2014, Modi was featured in 'Time 100' list of most influential people in the world.
• Modi became the most followed 'Asian leader' on Twitter in 2014.
• "Forbes" rated Modi as the '15 th Most Powerful Person' in the world in 2014.

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Early Life and Political Beginnings

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Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, India. He was the third of six children born to Damodardas Mulchand Modi and Hiraben Modi. From a young age, Modi developed an interest in politics and joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization. He later earned a degree in political science.

In 1998, Modi was entrusted by then-President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lal Krishna Advani, to oversee the party's election campaigns in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. In October 2001, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat, replacing Keshu Bhai Patel. He was re-elected for a third term in 2007 and a fourth term in 2012.

Modi is a highly polarizing figure both within India and internationally. His handling of the 2002 Gujarat riots, in which Indian Muslims were targeted, drew severe criticism and accusations of inadequate protection. Despite this, Modi enjoys immense support among the people of Gujarat and is credited with overseeing a period of rapid economic growth in the state during the 2000s. He was named India's best Chief Minister by the popular magazine, India Today, in 2006 and 2011.

On September 13, 2013, Narendra Modi was named the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate and led the party's campaign in the 2014 general elections. He campaigned tirelessly, holding 440 rallies across the country and effectively leveraging social media platforms, including 3D holograms, to connect with voters virtually. The BJP's electoral slogan was "Nationalism is Our Inspiration; Development and Good Governance is Our Goal."

The elections were held in nine phases between April 7 and May 12, with a voter turnout of 66.38%. On May 16, the Election Commission of India began tallying the votes. Initial projections indicated that the BJP was leading in 276 constituencies out of 543, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was ahead in 331. Acknowledging the BJP's overwhelming victory, Congress leader Rajiv Shukla stated, "We accept the mandate of the people. We are ready to sit in the opposition." The BJP was estimated to win 277 seats in the newly constituted Lok Sabha, surpassing the 272 required for a majority, while the Congress was projected to win around 100 seats. Incumbent Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulated Narendra Modi on his election victory, while Modi tweeted, "India has won! Good days are coming." The final tally gave the BJP 339 seats in Parliament.

On May 17, Narendra Modi traveled from Gujarat to Delhi for a victory parade that culminated at the BJP headquarters. Police and paramilitary forces lined the streets as Modi's motorcade passed through, with people cheering, waving flags, showering flowers, singing, and dancing to the sounds of a brass band and traditional Indian flutes. Modi stepped out of his car several times to wave and flash the victory sign to the crowd. Later that day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh conceded the BJP's victory and submitted his resignation, stating that he had "tried his best to serve the great people" of India. According to the established protocol, Modi met with President Pranab Mukherjee to formally accept the position of Prime Minister. His swearing-in ceremony was held on May 26, with dignitaries and foreign leaders in attendance, including Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. It was the first time that both Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers had attended each other's inaugurations. Other SAARC leaders, including the presidents of Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, as well as the Prime Ministers of Nepal and Bhutan and the Speaker of Bangladesh, were also present. Speaking at the event, Nawaz Sharif said that Modi's election opened new possibilities for improved relations between the two countries. The next day, Modi held bilateral talks with Sharif, discussing cooperation in various areas, including border security.

In 2018, Forbes ranked Narendra Modi as the 9th most powerful person in the world. He had also held the same position in 2015 and 2016. In a 2022 article for the Russian newspaper Kommersant, Modi highlighted the need to break free from the zero-sum mindset that sees one party's gain as another's loss.

Narendra Modi belongs to the Ghanchi caste, a traditionally low-ranking community of oil-pressers and grocers. This has influenced his political strategy, as he has cultivated a "common man" image, presenting himself as someone who understands the struggles of ordinary people.

Modi was briefly married in his youth to a woman named Jashodaben Chimanlal, but he soon left her and has not publicly mentioned their relationship since. He is an active user of social media, maintaining a large following. As of January 2019, he had 45 million Twitter followers, surpassed only by Barack Obama (104.1 million) and Donald Trump (57.2 million). Modi frequently tweets in the native language of the country he is visiting. He is a vegetarian and writes poetry in Gujarati.

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