Narendra Modi An Inspiration to Us All
Narendra Modi, the 14th and current prime minister of India, was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, a small town in Gujarat. He was the third of six children born to Damodardas Mulchand Modi, a tea seller, and Hiraben Modi. Modi's family belonged to the Modh-Ghanchi-Teli (oil-presser) community, which is categorized as an Other Backward Class by the Indian government.
Modi was a bright student and excelled in his studies. He
received a bachelor's degree in political science from Gujarat University in
1978. He then joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist
organization. Modi rose through the ranks of the RSS and eventually became its
general secretary in Gujarat.
In 2001, Modi was appointed chief minister of Gujarat. He served
in this position for 13 years and oversaw a period of rapid economic growth in
the state.
Despite the controversy surrounding his time as chief minister,
Modi remained a popular figure in Indian politics. In 2014, he led the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to a landslide victory in the general elections.
Modi was sworn in as prime minister on May 26, 2014.
As prime minister, Modi has focused on economic development and
social welfare. He has launched several initiatives aimed at improving the
lives of the poor and middle class, such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY), the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), and the Pradhan
Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). Modi has also taken steps to improve
India's infrastructure and to promote foreign investment.
Modi's policies have been praised by some and criticized by
others. His supporters argue that he has made significant progress in improving
the lives of Indians. His critics argue that his policies have benefited the
wealthy at the expense of the poor and that he has failed to address the
country's many problems, such as poverty, corruption, and inequality.
Despite the criticism, Modi remains a popular figure in Indian
politics. He is seen by many as a strong leader who is committed to improving
the lives of Indians. He is also seen as a symbol of hope for a better future
for India.
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1950: Born in
Vadnagar, Gujarat, India.
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1978: Receives a
master's degree in political science from the School of Open Learning at the
University of Delhi.
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1987: Appointed
general secretary of the BJP's Gujarat unit.
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2001: Elected chief
minister of Gujarat.
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2002: Gujarat riots.
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2014: Leads the BJP to
victory in the general elections.
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2014: Sworn in as
prime minister of India.
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