PM Modi's 76th Birthday: Rare Photos Tracing Narendra Modi's Journey From Vadnagar To PM
Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He was the third of six children of Damodardas Modi and Hiraba Modi. Modi spent his early years in Vadnagar, where his family lived in modest circumstances. His father ran a tea stall at the local railway station, where Modi also helped him during his childhood. As a young boy, Modi developed an interest in public…
On September 17, 1950, Narendra Damodardas Modi was born in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He was the third of six children in a modest family. His early years were spent in Vadnagar, where his father ran a tea stall at the local railway station. Struck by a passion for public service as a young boy, Modi later became involved in relief efforts during floods and served soldiers at the railway station during the India-Pakistan war.
His introduction to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh occurred at the age of eight through local youth meetings, a connection that became central to his public life.
Modi joined the RSS as a full-time worker in 1972 and pursued studies in political science while taking on organisational responsibilities across Gujarat. His entry into the Bharatiya Janata Party in the early 1980s allowed him to rise through the ranks, contributing to the BJP's growing influence in Gujarat. Modi became Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, serving in the role until May 2014.
During his time in office, his administration concentrated on enhancing infrastructure, investments, and development, championing initiatives like the Vibrant Gujarat Summit to highlight Gujarat's economic potential.
In 2013, Modi was chosen as the BJP's candidate for the Prime Ministerial post in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, marking his transition from state politics to national political prominence. The 2014 general elections catapulted Modi to national fame as the BJP secured a majority in the Lok Sabha, leading to his first term as India's Prime Minister.
His tenure included launching programs such as Make in India, Digital India, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, as well as increasing India's global engagement through initiatives like International Yoga Day, which gained UN support. Modi secured another term in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, reiterating his leadership for a second consecutive term.
His third term commenced on May 30, 2019, with the swearing-in of his government following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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