iturn0image0Narendra Modi is the 14th and current Prime Minister of India, serving since May 2014. Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, he is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) citeturn0search0.
Early Life and Political Ascent
Modi was born into a modest family; his father ran a tea stall, and his mother was a homemaker. He earned a Master’s degree in Political Science from Gujarat University citeturn0search21. His political journey began with the RSS in the early 1970s, eventually leading to his role as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 citeturn0search0.
Prime Ministerial Tenure
As Prime Minister, Modi has focused on economic reforms, digital initiatives, and infrastructure development. His administration has launched programs like Digital India and Make in India. However, his tenure has also seen controversies, including the revocation of Kashmir's special status and the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act citeturn0news33.
Recent Developments
- Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Modi is set to inaugurate the event in Patna on May 4, involving over 8,500 athletes citeturn0search10.
- International Relations: He recently met Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties following political changes in Bangladesh citeturn0search4.
- Infrastructure Initiatives: Modi flagged off a new flight route between Hisar and Ayodhya and laid the foundation for a new airport terminal citeturn0search19.
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