Narendra Modi is the 14th Prime Minister of India, holding office since May 2014. He is the first prime minister born after India’s independence and a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Prior to becoming the nation’s prime minister, Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, where he gained national prominence. He represents the Varanasi constituency in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha, a seat he has held since 2014.
Narendra Modi joined the RSS, the BJP’s ideological parent, in the 1970s and joined the BJP in 1987. The following year he was chosen as the party’s general secretary for Gujarat. Modi took oath as Gujarat CM in 2001, after replacing Keshubhai Patel, who was held responsible for the government’s poor response to the Bhuj earthquake. Modi contested his first-ever election in 2002, shortly after which the Gujarat riots fueled controversy over his leadership. The Supreme Court in 2022 gave a clean chit to Modi and 63 others in a plea exploring a larger conspiracy behind the riots.
Known for his extensive foreign tours, Modi has been credited with raising India’s global profile. Events like “Howdy Modi” in the U.S. and his visits to countries such as Israel, Japan, and the UAE have underscored his foreign policy successes. He is said to have developed strong relations with top world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
However, Modi’s leadership has been marked by several controversial statements, especially leading up to the 2024 elections. These include remarks on national security, religion, and political opposition, which have ignited debates.
What has thee Trinamool Congress ever done for the middle class? Sagarika Ghose has no moral right to complain about this. Her party had after all opposed economic reforms and remains hostile to Bengal’s middle class.
Ms Ghosh,
Do please go to Gujarat or maharashtra or even UP and I assure you, you would want to go back to the giant slum called West Bengal. Having lived in Kolkata for 4 years, I can confidently say that nothing works there
Charlatan masquerading as journalist, trying to find fault with Modi.
Modi should remove ‘socialism’ from the Constitution and make India a 100% free market. Socialism should be made illegal and all socialist leaders hanged till death. Communists should be stoned till death.
The price you pay to get nomin8to Rajya Sabha from totally corrupt, autocratic government which represents a party With No Ideology but to loot the public money with culture of Cuttack money. An example of a journalist turning selfish and greedy