Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, a small town in Gujarat. He came from a humble background—his father ran a small tea stall, where young Modi helped sell tea. Growing up in poverty, he learned early lessons in discipline, responsibility, and service.
Modi joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in his youth and eventually became a full-time political worker. His strong organizational skills led him to rise within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2001, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat, a post he held for over 12 years. His leadership focused on industrial development, infrastructure, and investment, though his tenure was also marked by the controversial 2002 Gujarat riots.
In 2014, Modi led the BJP to a landslide victory in the general elections and became the 14th Prime Minister of India. He was re-elected in 2019 with an even bigger majority. His leadership has brought major reforms like:
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Demonetization (2016)
- Digital India movement
- Make in India
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
- Abrogation of Article 370 (Jammu & Kashmir)
He is also known for strong foreign diplomacy, infrastructure growth, and his personal image as a hardworking, disciplined leader. Modi has often positioned himself as a self-made man, who rose without dynastic privilege, appealing strongly to the youth and middle class.
Legacy
Narendra Modi’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and ambition. Whether praised for economic progress or criticized for certain policies, his leadership has undeniably reshaped Indian politics. To many, he represents the power of determination, nationalism, and rooted leadership.
