Narendra Modi

Prime Minister, India

Birth DetailsSeptember 17, 1950 | Vadnagar, Mehsana, Gujarat

NationalityIndian

LeaguePolitician

EducationB.A., Delhi University; M.A., Gujarat University

Narendra Modi’s Journey so far ...

Narendra Modi was eight when he first joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and later, during the early 1970s, became an official promoter of the organisation when he opened a student wing of RSS — the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad — in his area
In 1987, Modi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and forayed into mainstream politics
In 1988, he was appointed as the general secretary of BJP’s Gujarat unit
He became the national secretary of BJP in New Delhi in 1995
In 1998, he was promoted as the general secretary of BJP’s national division
In October 2001, he replaced Keshubhai Patel to become the chief minister of Gujarat
He won a Gujarat state Assembly seat in the 2002 by-election
Modi served as Gujarat’s CM for three consecutive terms with the second and third term beginning in 2007 and 2012, respectively
During his tenure as the CM, Modi was lauded for his development credo, for turning Gujarat into an investment magnet and for making it easy to do business in the state
In a unanimous decision taken by the BJP parliamentary board in September 2013, Modi was anointed as the party's PM candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections
The following year, BJP capitalised on the star power of Modi, a frenetic campaigner. He led BJP to a stunning victory with 282 seats, Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014
Modi was re-elected with a landslide victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, bagging 302 seats for BJP. This gave BJP the first back-to-back majority for a single party since 1984
During his tenure as the PM of India, Modi has introduced many programmes and schemes that have contributed heavily towards the socio-economic development of the country. Popular among them are the Swachh Bharat Mission, Make in India, Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Kisan and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

Before you go ...

Modi is the only non-Congress PM of India to get a second term in office
Till date, he is the only PM of India who was born after the country’s independence
After INC’s win in the 1984 elections, BJP is the only party to have secured an absolute majority in both the 2014 and 2019 parliamentary elections
With a wide social media presence, Modi is one of the highest followed world leaders on Twitter
An active practitioner of yoga, Modi’s proposal at the UN led to June 21 being marked as International Yoga Day and is now celebrated around the world

Last Updated: 25/08/2021

Narendra Modi News

PM Modi, five ministers lead charge; seek apology from Rahul GandhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi and five senior ministers defended the central government against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism in Lok Sabha. The ministers demanded Gandhi's apology, refuted his claims, and challenged his statements on various issues. The heated exchange included accusations of disrespecting parliamentary rules and misleading the House. Gandhi stood firm on his positions despite the ministers' objections.
Mallikarjun Kharge raises NEET, Manipur, Agniveer in Lok SabhaLeader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the BJP-led government during the Rajya Sabha discussion on the President's address, highlighting issues like exam paper leaks, train accidents, terror attacks, and currency depreciation. He expressed concern over the NEET paper leak affecting 30 lakh students and called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation. Kharge also raised issues related to Manipur, statue relocation, Agnipath scheme, 'one rank, one pension', and PM Modi's rhetoric on minorities and Pakistan.
Start work on project optimus governanceGovernment restructuring aims to leverage synergies, avoid hollowing out government capacity, and promote efficient implementation praxis for India's transformation and good governance.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over 'not Hindus' remarkUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly hurting Hindus and the "soul of Mother India." Adityanath criticised Gandhi for defaming UP and Ayodhya, calling his statements shameful and condemnable. Gandhi defended his remarks during a fiery speech in Parliament, emphasizing that Hinduism is not about spreading fear and hatred.
Ajmer Dargah chief hits out at Rahul Gandhi's claim, says no 'Abhayamudra' in IslamHaji Syed Salman Chishty, Gaddi Nashin-Dargah Ajmer Sharif, has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent speech in Parliament, expressing concern over the linkage of the symbol of 'Abhayamudra' to Islamic prayer.Ajmer Dargah chief hits out at Rahul Gandhi's claim, says no 'Abhayamudra' in Islam
Minorities make country proud, they are patriots, but BJP spreads hatred against them: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading violence and hatred against minorities, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians. In his maiden speech as LoP, Gandhi alleged that the BJP was spreading fear among every section of society and that small and medium businesses, which are the backbone of India's employment, have been blown away by a flawed GST and demonetisation.
Agniveer scheme brought after lot of thought: Rajnath Singh's rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi in Lok SabhaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, which was criticized by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Singh argued that the scheme was rolled out after consultation with 158 organizations and that an Agniveer who commits suicide receives a compensation of Rs 1 crore. Gandhi claimed the government treats Agniveers as "use-and-throw labourers" and does not give them the status of a "shaheed (martyr)."
Linking Hindutva with violence unfortunate: RSS on Rahul's remarks in LSThe Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has criticized Rahul Gandhi for linking Hindutva with violence in a Lok Sabha attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The opposition leader's remarks drew protests, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing Gandhi of calling the entire Hindu community violent. However, Gandhi defended his remarks, stating that he was speaking about the BJP and not the entire Hindu society.
'Thank you so much for your very kind words': Virat Kohli expresses his gratitude to PM ModiVirat Kohli expresses gratitude to PM Modi for the T20 World Cup win, highlighting the joy brought to the nation and his farewell to the T20 format after fulfilling the dream of winning the Cup.
'You bowed down when shaking hands with PM': Rahul Gandhi to LS Speaker, Om Birla respondsLeader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attacked Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and said that he bowed down while shaking hands with PM Modi.'You bowed down when shaking hands with PM': Rahul Gandhi to LS Speaker, Om Birla responds
Heavy rainfall in Arunchal making flood sitution in Assam critical, says CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared a critical flood situation in the state due to heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh. The river Brahmaputra and its tributaries are flowing above the danger level, with Dibrugarh in Upper Assam being the worst affected area. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall for the next two to three days.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark creates uproar in Lok Sabha, invites sharp reactions from BJP leaders: Who said what?Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hinduism and NEET-UG paper leak sparked controversy in the Lok Sabha. Union ministers criticized him for denigrating Hindus, while Congress defended his stance. The issue led to a heated debate on political exploitation of religion and biased media coverage.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi government of pushing Manipur into 'civil war'Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of pushing Manipur into civil war, criticizes PM Modi for neglect. Ethnic violence in Manipur due to tribal protests. Gandhi highlights women's plight in the state. Lok Sabha debate intensifies as Manipur burns under BJP policies.
Rahul Gandhi's appeasement politics starts and ends with Hindu hate: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of promoting Hindu hate and claiming his opposition alliance follows suit. Gandhi had stated that those identifying as Hindu are engaged in violence and hate, prompting backlash . Prime Minister Narendra Modi intervened, emphasising the seriousness of labeling the entire Hindu society as violent.
‘Rahul-yaan’, ‘Work from Jail’ and Ram Mandir: Key moments from Anurag Thakur's fierce speech in Lok SabhaBJP MP Anurag Thakur launched a myriad of attacks at the INDIA Bloc MPs during his maiden speech in Modi 3.0. From ‘Rahul-yaan’, ‘Work from Jail’ to counting the number of pages in constitution, here are the key moments...‘Rahul-yaan’, ‘Work from Jail’ and Ram Mandir: Key moments from Anurag Thakur's fierce speech in Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi says Speaker bowed down before PM, Birla says he follows tradition of bowing to eldersLeader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned Speaker Om Birla's gesture of bowing before Prime Minister Modi in Lok Sabha, prompting a debate on tradition and respect. Gandhi emphasised the Speaker's crucial role in upholding democracy and fairness in the House, while Birla defended his actions as a display of respect to elders. The exchange highlighted the Speaker's significance as the custodian and ultimate authority in the Lok Sabha.
Congress followed 'Abhaymudra', remained calm despite Modi-Govt's relentless attacks: Rahul GandhiLeader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday showed an image of the Hindu god Shiva during his first speech in the Lower House of the Parliament while drawing Opposition's parallels with the Hindu god. He said that the Opposition has remained calm, following god's 'abhay mudra', even after so many attacks by the government.Congress followed 'Abhaymudra', remained calm despite Modi-Govt's relentless attacks: Rahul Gandhi
Big hits and misses from Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as Lok Sabha LoP | Ft. Amit Shah & PM ModiIn his first speech in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi drew parallels between the Opposition and Hinduism by displaying an image of the Hindu god Shiva. He highlighted the Opposition's calm approach, resembling the god's 'abhay mudra', despite facing government attacks. Rahul also emphasised that Hinduism is not about fear and hatred, criticising the BJP. This led to objections from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Here are all the moments when Rahul and the treasury bench faced off.Big hits and misses from Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as Lok Sabha LoP | Ft. Amit Shah & PM Modi
Agniveers 'use & throw': Rahul tears into Govt for no pension to martyrs; Rajnath rebukes chargeRahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, claiming that Agniveers were being treated as “use and throw.” Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Agniveer scheme would be scrapped when their government came to power. Watch!Agniveers 'use & throw': Rahul tears into Govt for no pension to martyrs; Rajnath rebukes charge
'He did a good standup comedian act': Kangana Ranaut takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi over his Hindu remarksRahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha criticized BJP and RSS for promoting violence in the name of Hinduism. He emphasized the importance of courage in all religions and called for an apology from Congress over the remarks. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's comment, Kangana Ranaut said that Rahul Gandhi did a good standup comedian act.
Oppn members creating constitutional crisis in Delhi: Bansuri Swaraj in Lok SabhaIn her maiden address in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj slammed the opposition on Monday, saying its members are creating a constitutional crisis in Delhi because Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is adamant that he will not leave his chair and run the government from jail.
NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, PM Modi likely to speakPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, in what will be his first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc during the first session of Parliament since he assumed office for a third term. Though Modi in the past has addressed the NDA MPs on a few occasions, especially when he was elected as their leader ahead of all his three terms, he generally speaks at the meetings of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during sessions.
Rajya Sabha Chair expunges Kharge's remarks on PM poll speeches, RSSDuring the Rajya Sabha debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and the RSS, leading to many of his remarks being expunged by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar defended the RSS, highlighting its nationalistic work, and rejected Kharge’s use of newspaper clippings to support his claims. The session was marked by interruptions and strong objections from the BJP members
'BJP does not represent entire Hindus': Rahul Gandhi rattles PM Modi, Amit Shah says 'Maafi Mango'Rahul Gandhi delivered a speech in the Lok Sabha in which, as the newly appointed Leader of the Opposition, he accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the RSS of spreading violence and falsehoods and challenged their claim to represent Hindu values. In response, Modi & Amit Shah accused Gandhi of labeling Hindus as violent. Gandhi clarified that his remarks were targeted at the BJP, not Hinduism, emphasising that true Hinduism promotes courage and peace. Watch!'BJP does not represent entire Hindus': Rahul Gandhi rattles PM Modi, Amit Shah says 'Maafi Mango'
Narendra Modi, BJP and RSS are not the entire Hindu society: Rahul Gandhi's first speech as Lok Sabha LoPIn a fiery Lok Sabha address, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of promoting "violence and hate" while claiming to be followers of Hinduism. His remarks provoked strong protests from BJP members, with PM Modi condemning the statement as a grave accusation against Hindus. Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology from Gandhi, referencing Congress's controversial past actions.
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