Narendra Modi, born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, India, is an Indian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of India since May 26, 2014. He is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is known for his strong leadership style and nationalist agenda.
Modi began his political career as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization, in his early years. He later joined the BJP and rose through the ranks, serving in various positions within the party and the Gujarat state government.
Modi gained national prominence during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. His leadership during the Gujarat riots of 2002, which resulted in significant communal violence and controversy, remains a subject of debate and scrutiny.
In 2014, Narendra Modi led the BJP to a landslide victory in the Indian general elections, securing a majority in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) and becoming the 14th Prime Minister of India. During his tenure as Prime Minister, Modi has implemented several initiatives and policies aimed at economic development, infrastructure improvement, and social welfare.
Some of Modi's notable initiatives include the "Make in India" campaign to promote manufacturing, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) to improve sanitation and hygiene, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform to streamline India's tax system.
Modi's leadership has also been marked by controversies and criticism, including concerns about religious intolerance, freedom of speech, and human rights issues. His government's handling of various issues, such as the economy, healthcare, and national security, has been a subject of both praise and scrutiny.
In the 2019 Indian general elections, Narendra Modi and the BJP secured a resounding victory, retaining power with an increased majority in the Lok Sabha.
Narendra Modi's leadership style, political ideology, and policies have made him a polarizing figure in Indian politics, with both ardent supporters and vocal critics.

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