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Narendra Damodardas Modi is the 15th Prime Minister of India and assumed office in May 2014. He was re-elected in the 17th Lok Sabha from Varanasi and led the Bhartiya Janata Party to a massive victory for a second term during 2019 Lok Sabha, he served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. He has been an active member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the past. Since coming to power, Modi has single-handedly made BJP the most powerful party in the country with power in most of the state.
Narendra Modi is one of the most followed names on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Modi's rise in the BJP has been phenomenal. Ensuring three consecutive election victories for the party in Gujarat, Modi launched himself on to the national stage. Despite stiff opposition from party patriarch LK Advani, Modi was declared the prime ministerial candidate for Lok Sabha elections in 2014.
A significant aspect of Modi's tenure has been his focus on foreign policy and international relations. He has actively engaged with world leaders, promoting India's interests on the global stage. Modi has sought to strengthen bilateral ties, forge strategic partnerships, and enhance India's standing as a global power. Notable initiatives include the establishment of the International Solar Alliance and increased cooperation with African nations.
Narendra Modi has effectively utilized social media platforms to directly communicate with the citizens of India, bypassing traditional media channels. Through his monthly radio program "Mann Ki Baat", Modi addresses a wide range of issues and shares his thoughts with the nation. This direct communication approach has helped him maintain a strong connection with the people and project a relatable image.
April 05, 2024 6:18 am
Addressing a rally at Cooch Behar town’s Rash Mela Ground ahead of the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, the prime minister targeted the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, accusing it of being “corrupt” and “anti-development”.
April 05, 2024 7:08 am
Mallikarjun Kharge's statement comes in the backdrop of the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs releasing the fourth list of standardised geographical names in Zangnan, the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh, which Beijing claims as part of south Tibet, state-run Global Times had reported on Sunday.
April 05, 2024 3:55 am
In his speech, Nitish Kumar assures Muslims saying no communal discord under NDA; says he “just pretended to be with RJD for a while”
April 04, 2024 3:17 am
On EVMs, he said, “I have no issue if they want to use EVMs for Digital India but people should be able to trust the machines. They should ensure EVMs are not prone to getting hacked.”
April 04, 2024 4:37 am
Says Anubrata Mondal was arrested as he refused to join BJP
April 03, 2024 10:37 pm
The video is among a string of novel election campaign efforts by the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls that will commence on April 19 and end on June 1, with the declaration of results on June 4.
April 04, 2024 4:19 am
Yogi Adityanath says only thing BJP leaders are curious about is their candidates’ victory margins and appeals to UP voters to ensure the party wins all 80 Lok Sabha seats.
April 03, 2024 5:47 pm
Addressing a public meeting in Rajasthan, BJP national president JP Nadda said India had rapidly progressed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
April 04, 2024 2:05 am
Crediting PM Narendra Modi for the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Shah accused the SP and its ally Congress of not being in favour of the construction of the temple.
April 03, 2024 3:26 pm
He said the alternative to Prime Minister Modi is a group of experienced, capable and diverse leaders who will be responsive to people's problems and not driven by individual ego.
September 22, 2023 3:04 pm
Addressing women at the BJP central office on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking to reserve 33% of seats in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for women.
September 16, 2023 8:00 pm
YashoBhoomi, the second convention centre with world class infrastructure for exhibitions and conferences, after the Bharat Mandapam (which hosted the recently concluded G20 Summit) is all set be inaugurated tomorrow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Dwarka on May 17.
July 14, 2023 1:41 pm
"A warm gesture embodying the spirit of Indo-French partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.
June 22, 2023 1:06 pm
Heres a look at the special gifts Prime Minister Modi presented to to the US President Joe Biden and First Lady at the White House for a private dinner hosted in his honour as a part of his first official state visit to the US.
March 31, 2023 2:14 pm
Most Powerful Indians 2023: Most new entrants on the list are either players in the coming election-packed year or those who have seen a change in fortune
March 20, 2023 8:24 pm
The Japanese prime minister arrived in Delhi this morning on a brief visit amid global geopolitical turmoil over the Ukraine conflict and increasing concerns over China's aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific.
March 10, 2023 6:54 pm
New Delhi and Canberra are looking to expand cooperation in defence, clean energy, education and economic spheres
March 09, 2023 10:35 am
BCCI president Roger Binny felicitated Australia's Prime minister Albanese, while the secretary Jay Shah felicitated PM Modi.
February 10, 2023 5:37 pm
Inaugurating the event, the prime minister highlighted how UP is now known for “good governance, peace, law and order, and stability.
January 31, 2023 8:58 pm
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the chief guest of this year's Republic Day celebrations, recalls the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
"When PM Modi abuses me, I feel like giving him a hug," says Rahul Gandhi speaking at The Odisha Dialogue.
June 22, 2020 6:05 pm
While interacting with booth level workers in Tamil Nadu, PM Narendra Modi attacked the Opposition, calling them a confused lot as they make opportunist alliances with parties.
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
For at least the last two elections, in Chhattisgarh it was a tight race between Congress and BJP. What changed this time around? Dipankar Ghose decodes the result.
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
The big difference between Congress and the BJP after an election result was at display on Tuesday. While after almost every election defeat Rahul Gandhi addressed the media and answered questions about the result, the BJP headquarters fell silent.
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Congress President Rahul Gandhi is rightly being credited for the grand old party's victory in three crucial states in the Hindi heartland. But what did he do right? It was not the promise of better governance. Manoj CG explains what really worked.
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Yogi Adityanath, the man in a saffron robe, has emerged as one of the star campaigners for the BJP in the last few elections. But his speeches in this election making a strong Hindutva pitch failed to get any results.
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
This week we look at how UP got to a place where mob violence that spiralled out of control got a police officer killed, why the extradition of Christian Michel is a political hot potato & how a WhatsApp video ruined a woman’s life in Kerela.