PM NARENDRA MODI
Narendra Modi: A Detailed Overview
I. Personal and Early Life Background 
Full Name: Narendra Damodardas Modi
Born: September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat (then Bombay State), India. He is the first Prime Minister of India to be born after the nation’s independence.
Humble Beginnings: He was born into an Other Backward Class (OBC) family and grew up in a lower-middle-class background. In his early years, he reportedly helped his father sell tea at the Vadnagar railway station.
Education: He completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science from the School of Open Learning at Delhi University (1978) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science from Gujarat University (1983).
Early Affiliation (RSS): At the age of eight, he was introduced to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu nationalist volunteer organization, where he became a full-time worker (pracharak) in 1971. This association was fundamental in shaping his political ideology and organizational skills.
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II. Political Career Highlights 🏛️
Rise in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
1985: The RSS assigned him to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
1987: He was made the Organising Secretary of the BJP’s Gujarat unit and began to strengthen the party’s organizational base in the state.
1995: He was appointed the National Secretary of the BJP, leading to his relocation to New Delhi, where he quickly rose through the national party hierarchy.
1998–2001: He served as the General Secretary (Organisation) of the BJP at the national level.
Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001–2014)
Appointment: In October 2001, he was appointed the Chief Minister of Gujarat, succeeding Keshubhai Patel. He served as the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state, holding the post for nearly 13 years (October 2001 to May 2014).
Governance Model: His tenure in Gujarat is associated with the “Gujarat Model” of development, credited for attracting significant foreign investment and spurring rapid economic growth in the state, particularly after the devastating 2001 earthquake.
Controversy: His role as Chief Minister during the 2002 Gujarat riots remains a significant point of controversy and criticism in his political career.
Prime Minister of India (2014–Present)
2014 General Election: He was chosen as the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate and led the party to a historic victory, securing a clear majority in the Lok Sabha for the first time in 30 years. He was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014.
2019 General Election: He secured a second term with an even larger majority for the BJP.
2024 General Election: He was sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister, leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition government.
III. Key National Initiatives and Reforms 🇮🇳
Prime Minister Modi’s governance has been characterized by large-scale social welfare programs, economic reforms, and focus on digital infrastructure.
IV. Diplomatic Engagements and Global Recognition 🌍
Foreign Policy: He has actively engaged in foreign policy, revitalizing ties with various nations and initiating policies like the Act East Policy. He was the first Indian PM to make bilateral visits to countries like Nepal (after 17 years), Australia (after 28 years), and UAE (after 34 years).
International Outreach: His call at the United Nations to observe an International Day of Yoga led to the annual celebration of June 21st by a record 177 nations.
Key International Awards:
United Nations ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ (2018) for his pioneering work on the International Solar Alliance.
Seoul Peace Prize (2018).
Global Goalkeeper’s Award by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.