Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi: Introduction

Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister of independent India to have such widespread recognition. His popularity is comparable to that of Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Modi has always presented himself to the public as a decisive leader, a strong decision-maker, and a risk-taker.

He is respected not just in India, but around the world. He has built strong relationships with major global leaders and countries, something that hadn't happened before.

Early Life

His full name is Narendra Damodardas Modi. He was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, a village in the Mehsana district of Gujarat. His mother's name is Hiraben Modi, and his father's name is Damodardas Mulchand Modi. His father ran a tea stall at the Vadnagar railway station, where Modi also helped. Narendra Modi is the third of six children.

Education and Early Influences (1950-1970)

Modi received his early education in Vadnagar. He was a bright student and participated in theater and sports. He was greatly inspired by Swami Vivekananda and loved reading history.

At the age of 8, he started attending RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) meetings, inspired by his Hindi teacher, Chandrakant Dev.

The defeat of India in the 1962 Sino-Indian War deeply affected him. This event made him want to join the army, but financial issues made it impossible. He then decided to join the NCC (National Cadet Corps) and passed all the tests. Narendra Modi always liked wearing clean and tidy clothes.

At the age of 17, he got married to Yashodaben Chimanlal. During the 1965 Indo-Pak war, he sold tea and food to soldiers in large quantities. Over time, he started to focus less on his personal life and more on wanting to do something significant for his country.



In 1967, he left his family life and took the name 'Aniket'. He wanted to attend Swami Vivekananda's initiation ceremony but couldn't for some reason.

After traveling to North and East India for about two years, he returned to Vadnagar in 1969. From there, he moved to his uncle's place and worked at a tea canteen. During this period, he frequently visited the RSS headquarters, where he met Vakil Saheb, who played a crucial role in his entry into RSS.

Entry into RSS (1971-1980)

Vakil Saheb was impressed by Narendra Modi's dedication and zeal.

In 1971, at the age of 20, Modi joined RSS as a campaigner. He worked on various projects and understood people's problems. During his time in RSS, Modi worked very hard. Vakil Saheb encouraged him to complete his studies and helped shape his personality.

During the 1975 Emergency, he continued working for RSS and protested against it. His commitment led to his promotion to the regional worker of RSS in 1978. After working in Surat and Vadodara, he was transferred to the Delhi unit in 1979 but later returned to Gujarat. During this period, he wrote a book called "Sangharsh Mein Gujarat," discussing Gujarat's politics and society in depth.

In 1980, he graduated with a degree in political science from Gujarat University.

Political Career (1981-2000)

Due to Modi's dedication and hard work, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1985

In 1987, he was appointed as the BJP's organization secretary. In 1990, he was elected to BJP's national election committee and organized the Rath Yatra led by Lal Krishna Advani the same year. This Rath Yatra traveled from Somnath to Mumbai, with Modi playing a significant role.



In 1995, he devised a brilliant strategy for the BJP in the Gujarat state elections, leading the party to a majority. This contribution led to his appointment as the BJP's national secretary in 1998.

Through his relentless efforts, Modi rose rapidly within the BJP.

Journey from Chief Minister (2001-2013) to Prime Minister (2014-Present)

Significant changes occurred in Modi's life in 2001 when, due to the ill health of Gujarat's Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, Narendra Modi took the oath as the CM.

However, he faced initial challenges due to the Godhra incident, which resulted in the loss of many lives. This event led to numerous allegations against Modi.

As Chief Minister, he clearly stated that Gujarat would progress rapidly in industry, agriculture, and technology.

From 2001 to 2010, Gujarat achieved a growth rate of 10.9%, the highest among all Indian states. During this period, Modi implemented substantial development work in Gujarat. His development model made him not only popular within the party but also across the nation as a stellar leader.



In 2014, he contested his first electoral battle from Varanasi and won by a record margin.

In the 2014 elections, Modi led the BJP to a historic victory, becoming the Prime Minister of India. He marked a significant moment in history by bowing before the Parliament before entering it.

Modi took the oath as Prime Minister in 2014. He chose to represent the Varanasi constituency, promising to serve the Ganga and develop the city.

Significant Works and Initiatives

Modi believes in turning the impossible into possible, as evident in initiatives like:

  • Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign)
  • Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir
  • Resolution of the Ayodhya Ram Temple dispute
  • Ending the practice of triple talaq (instant divorce)
  • Surgical and airstrikes
  • Demonetization
  • Implementation of GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (Financial Inclusion Scheme)
  • Make in India
  • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save and Educate the Girl Child)
  • Ujjwala Yojana (Free LPG connections)
  • Smart Cities Mission
  • Startup India
  • Namami Gange Yojana (Clean Ganga Program)

Major Awards and Honors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honored with the following major awards:

  • Champions of the Earth Award (2018): by the United Nations for his contribution to environmental protection.
  • Seoul Peace Prize (2018): for strengthening relations between India and South Korea.
  • Philip Kotler Presidential Award (2019): for strengthening the budget.
  • Order of St. Andrew (2019): Russia's highest civilian honor.
  • Order of Zayed (2019): UAE's highest civilian honor.
  • Order of King Abdulaziz (2019): Saudi Arabia's highest honor.
  • Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin (2019): Maldives' highest honor.
  • Order of Palestine (2019): Palestine's highest honor.
  • Order of the Aztec Eagle (2019): Mexico's highest honor.
  • Order of the Rising Sun (2019): Japan's highest honor.
  • Gandhi Peace Prize (2019): for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.