Narendra Damodardas Modi, born on September 17, 1950, is an Indian politician and statesman who has served as the prime minister of India since May 26, 2014. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindutva paramilitary volunteer organisation.
Chief Minister of Gujarat
Before assuming the national leadership, Modi served as the chief minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. His tenure in Gujarat spanned over a decade, during which he held the state’s top executive office.
Prime Minister of India
Modi became India’s prime minister in 2014 and has held the position continuously since then. He represents the Varanasi constituency as a Member of Parliament (MP). As of the latest available information, he is India’s third-longest-serving prime minister and the longest-serving prime minister from outside the Indian National Congress party.
Professional Roles
Beyond his political offices, Modi is described as a politician, writer, social worker, and bibliographer. These roles reflect his engagement in public service, literary work, and social initiatives alongside his governmental responsibilities.
Awards and Honours
Modi has received several international and national awards. These include the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year award, the Amir Amanullah Khan Award, the Collar of the Order of Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the Order of Zayed, and the Knight Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of Palestine. These honours recognise his contributions to diplomacy, leadership, and international relations.
Modi’s career spans state-level governance, national leadership, and recognition on the global stage. His tenure as prime minister continues to shape India’s domestic and foreign policy landscape.