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.
Were the elections in 1977 for love o democracy or for fear of military coup?
The problem with reading Kumar Ketkar or listening to him is that he views Gandhi family through rose-coloured glasses. But credit must be given to him for being such a die-hard fan of the family. Only if Sonia was the QUEEN of India, the likes of Ketkar and Mani Iyer would have been carrying the title ‘Lord’!!
As a die hard fan of family, you analyse it to enlighten us, Only if Janata Party ruled without fighting among themselves history would have been different. Modi knows it too well, he will never give a chance to this family make a comeback. Whatever may be the attempts by Yashwant Sinha, Aurn Shourie and Shatrughan to destabilise him. Every Prayer that takes place in Indian households a share goes to MODI to succeed.