Narendra Modi
Last Updated: December 2025
Source: Pintrest
BornSeptember 17, 1950, Vadnagar, India
FatherDamodardas Mulchand Modi
MotherHeeraben Modi
SpouseJashodaben Modi (married 1968, separated)
ChildrenNone
ProfessionPolitician, Former Social Worker (Pracharak)
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
In Office/Active2001 - Present
Career and Life
Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. His early life involved working at his family's tea stall at a railway station. He joined the RSS at a young age, marking the beginning of his political career. He rose through the ranks in the BJP, serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 until 2014, where he gained national attention for his economic policies. He led the BJP to a historic majority in 2014, becoming the 14th Prime Minister of India, a position he continues to hold after being re-elected in 2019 and 2024.
Major Works / Key Positions
- Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001–2014)
- Prime Minister of India (since 2014)
- Demonetization (2016) and Introduction of GST (2017)
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
- Make in India Initiative
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (Financial Inclusion)