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Narendra Modi is the 14th prime minister of India and represents Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha. Born and raised in Gujarat’s Vadnagar, he is a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The 71-year-old political leader is also a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a country-based right-wing Hindu nationalist paramilitary volunteer organisation. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi led the saffron party’s political campaign as its prime ministerial face. In the polls, he fought from the Varanasi seat for the first time and won with a huge margin. The party also won the polls with a majority in the lower house of Parliament and Modi was appointed as the Prime Minister of the country. With this, he became the first PM of the country, who was born after its independence in 1947. He was re-elected in the 2019 general elections after BJP retained power in the Centre for the second consecutive term. Earlier, Modi had served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. In his tenure, he has taken several historic decisions, including ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, abrogation of Article 370, demonetization, introduction of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and passage of several other significant bills. More

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  • Bihar Election Results 2025: ‘BJP will uproot jungle raj from West Bengal as well’ — PM Modi’s top quotes after Bihar victory

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the NDA’s record Bihar victory, attacking the RJD-Congress alliance, vowing that “jungle raj” will never return, and asserting the BJP will “uproot jungle raj” in West Bengal next.

  • Bihar results 2025: 5 reasons why NDA surpassed its 2020 performance by huge margin

    Bihar results 2025: 5 reasons why NDA surpassed its 2020 performance by huge margin

    Bihar result 2025: Women's record turnout, Chirag Paswan's stellar show, and Nitish Kumar's enduring appeal propel alliance to sweeping win

  • 'Modi magic' delivers again: How one man's precision politics powered NDA's Bihar sweep

    'Modi magic' delivers again: How one man's precision politics powered NDA's Bihar sweep

    By blending welfare politics with strong leadership imagery, Modi turned what could have been a fragmented contest into a cohesive endorsement of his leadership.

  • NDA on course for victory in Bihar, setback for Mahagathbandhan; Jan Suraaj barely registers: Vote Vibe exit poll

    NDA on course for victory in Bihar, setback for Mahagathbandhan; Jan Suraaj barely registers: Vote Vibe exit poll

    If these projections hold true, the results would signal a decisive victory for the NDA, which appears to have retained its strong voter base across Bihar.

  • Vladimir Putin to visit India on December 5, says report

    Vladimir Putin to visit India on December 5, says report

    The Kremlin earlier said the Russian leader would make the trip in December

  • Exit Poll 2025 updates: Thumping victory likely as NDA to secure 140-150 seats in Bihar, predicts News18

    Exit Poll 2025 updates: Thumping victory likely as NDA to secure 140-150 seats in Bihar, predicts News18

    News18's Mega Exit Poll predicted a clean sweep for ruling NDA bloc, with the alliance likely to win 140-150 seats, while the opposition bloc falling behind at around 85-95 seats

  • PM Modi to visit Bhutan on November 11–12, inaugurate 1,020 MW hydro project

    PM Modi to visit Bhutan on November 11–12, inaugurate 1,020 MW hydro project

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend celebrations marking the 70th birth anniversary of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan, and hold discussions with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay

  • PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 8,140 crores at Silver Jubilee Celebration of Uttarakhand on November 9

    PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 8,140 crores at Silver Jubilee Celebration of Uttarakhand on November 9

    PM Modi will visit Dehradun on November 9 to take part in the Silver Jubilee Celebration marking 25 years since the creation of Uttarakhand.

  • Will Trump visit India in 2026? MEA's measured response on his 'PM Modi invited me' claim

    Will Trump visit India in 2026? MEA's measured response on his 'PM Modi invited me' claim

    Trump's remarks followed his statement a day earlier, in which the US President suggested he could travel to India in 2026 and mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited him.

  • ICC makes rare exception for Pratika Rawal? Photo with World Cup medal at PM Modi meet sparks buzz

    ICC makes rare exception for Pratika Rawal? Photo with World Cup medal at PM Modi meet sparks buzz

    As per ICC regulations, players who are replaced during a tournament and are not part of the final 15-member squad are not eligible for a winner’s medal. Hence, Pratika Rawal was not awarded one immediately after the final.

  • WATCH: PM Narendra Modi personally serves food to wheelchair-bound Pratika Rawal, heartwarming act win hearts

    WATCH: PM Narendra Modi personally serves food to wheelchair-bound Pratika Rawal, heartwarming act win hearts

    Pratika Rawal's campaign at the World Cup came to an abrupt end when she injured her ankle in a dead rubber against Bangladesh right before the semifinal against Australia.

  • PM Narendra Modi to Deepti Sharma - ‘How does Lord Hanuman’s tattoo help you?’ - Her reply wins hearts - WATCH

    PM Narendra Modi to Deepti Sharma - ‘How does Lord Hanuman’s tattoo help you?’ - Her reply wins hearts - WATCH

    Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament for her all-round brilliance.

  • ‘I had to say sorry in England’: Amol Muzumdar shares interesting King Charles episode with PM Modi - WATCH

    ‘I had to say sorry in England’: Amol Muzumdar shares interesting King Charles episode with PM Modi - WATCH

    Amol Muzumdar narrated an incident that took place when the squad had the chance to meet King Charles during their visit to England in June this year.

  • ‘Mujhe abhi bhi yaad hain…’: Harmanpreet Kaur recalls meeting PM Modi without a trophy in 2017

    ‘Mujhe abhi bhi yaad hain…’: Harmanpreet Kaur recalls meeting PM Modi without a trophy in 2017

    PM Modi was also questioned by Harmanpreet Kaur on how he always stays in the present. In response, the prime minister said that over time, it had become a habit and a part of his life.

  • WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets victorious Indian women's cricket team after World Cup triumph

    WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets victorious Indian women's cricket team after World Cup triumph

    Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said the Prime Minister’s words were a huge source of motivation.

  • Glad to see record increase in Indian universities in QS Asia Rankings: PM Narendra Modi

    Glad to see record increase in Indian universities in QS Asia Rankings: PM Narendra Modi

    Among Indian institutions, IIT-Delhi, which secured the 59th position, was declared the best Indian institute for the fifth consecutive year.

  • Anthony Albanese to visit India this month: Defence, trade and education high on agenda | Explained

    Anthony Albanese to visit India this month: Defence, trade and education high on agenda | Explained

    The visit is likely to carry symbolic and strategic significance as it coincides with the fifth anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia, established in June 2020.

  • PM Modi meets exporters; discusses ways to increase India's competitiveness in global trade

    PM Modi meets exporters; discusses ways to increase India's competitiveness in global trade

    Representatives from sectors, including apparel, leather, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering, and seafood participated in the meeting

  • 'Jhuthon ke sardar': Congress president Kharge calls PM Modi 'chief of liars', questions Nitish Kumar's absence from NDA events

    'Jhuthon ke sardar': Congress president Kharge calls PM Modi 'chief of liars', questions Nitish Kumar's absence from NDA events

    Kharge said, "PM Modi jhuthon ke sardar hain. Jhuthon ke sardar har jagah jaa ke jhuth baatein bolte hain."

  • 'This historic win will motivate future champions': PM Modi lauds Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. on maiden World Cup glory

    'This historic win will motivate future champions': PM Modi lauds Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. on maiden World Cup glory

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who never misses out on lifting the spirits of Indian athletes, was quick to congratulate the women cricket team on maiden World Cup glory.

  • PM Modi got panic attack when Trump called him during Operation Sindoor: Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

    PM Modi got panic attack when Trump called him during Operation Sindoor: Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

    Gandhi claimed that all the major decisions of the Modi govt, like GST and demonetisation, were 'aimed at destroying small businesses and benefiting the big ones'

  • Day is not far when every corner of Chhattisgarh & India will be free from Maoist terror: PM Narendra Modi

    Day is not far when every corner of Chhattisgarh & India will be free from Maoist terror: PM Narendra Modi

    In the past few months, dozens of Maoists, including many carrying rewards of lakhs and crores of rupees on their heads, have surrendered across the country, Modi noted

  • 'Leading from front': PM Modi hails women leadership in science and technology

    'Leading from front': PM Modi hails women leadership in science and technology

    Speaking at the International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 in Delhi, PM Modi noted that India has the highest number of female STEM graduates in the world

  • BSF deploys over 150 Rampur and Mudhol Hound Indian dog breeds, here’s what you should know

    BSF deploys over 150 Rampur and Mudhol Hound Indian dog breeds, here’s what you should know

    For the first time, Indian-bred dogs are being trained for complex missions such as helicopter slithering and river rafting at the National Training Centre for Dogs (NTCD) in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh.

  • OPINION | BJP goes all out for Bihar election, with Modi leading from the front

    OPINION | BJP goes all out for Bihar election, with Modi leading from the front

    Modi travelled to Bihar at least once every month since February to launch central projects. During some months, he visited Bihar more than once. Other BJP heavyweights too are pulling out all stops

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