Narendra Modi

Indian politician; Prime Minister of India

Narendra Modi - Indian politician; Prime Minister of India
Born

September 17th, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Born in 1950, a prominent Indian politician served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. In 2014, assumed office as the 14th Prime Minister of India and was re-elected in 2019. Implemented economic reforms and initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’. Led the country through significant events including the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014

Elected as Prime Minister of India in 2014 and 2019

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