Narendra Modi
BJPPrime Minister of India (3rd term)
Narendra Damodardas Modi is the 14th Prime Minister of India, serving since 2014. He was Chief Minister of Gujarat for 13 years (2001–2014). Known for his oratory, development agenda, and political acumen, he transformed BJP into a dominant national force.
Political Career Timeline
Born in Vadnagar, Mehsana district, Gujarat
Joined RSS as full-time pracharak
Joined BJP; began organizational work in Gujarat
Became BJP National Secretary
Became Chief Minister of Gujarat
2002 Gujarat riots; faces international criticism
Re-elected as Gujarat CM with big majority
Re-elected as Gujarat CM for 3rd consecutive term
Announced BJP's PM candidate for 2014 elections
Became Prime Minister of India
Demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes
Re-elected as PM with 303 seats; Article 370 abrogated
Re-elected as PM for 3rd term with NDA coalition
Key Policies & Initiatives
Controversies & Scrutiny
These are publicly reported matters for research purposes. Not all controversies imply guilt. Sourced from public records.
2002 Gujarat riots – Modi faced intense scrutiny; Supreme Court gave clean chit in 2012
Demonetization economic shock – critics argued it hurt poor and small businesses
Farm laws protests – withdrawn in 2021 after massive agitation
BBC documentary controversy and BBC India office raids
Electoral bonds scheme controversy; Supreme Court struck it down
Positions Held
Political Relationships
Awards & Recognition
Declared Assets
As per latest election affidavit (ADR data)
View Party Profile
Bharatiya Janata Party