Little known facts about Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India

New Delhi : Narendra Damodardas Modi has finally become the 15th Prime Minister of India.His journey from a tea vendor to the highest decision making office is truly remarkable and spectacular. Let's have a look at some of the most interesting facts about Narendra Modi:Narendra Modi is a patriot since childhood. During Indo-Pak war of 1965, Modi, as a 15 year old boy, volunteered to serve the soldiers in transit at the railway stations. Similarly, in 1967 at an age of 17 years, he served the flood affected people of Gujarat.Modi was born in an OBC family of grocers in Vadnagar of Gujarat. Modi wanted to become a sanyasi when he was a child. In fact, he was always fascinated with Sadhus, different forms of worship and meditation.He ran away from home after completing his school education. He visited many places including Ramkrishna Ashram of Belur in West Bengal. Finally, he reached Himalayas and wandered aimlessly and stayed with unknown but yogic Sadhus for months.After two years of wandering in Himalayas without money and with two pairs of clothes, he suddenly decided to give up ‘Sanyas' life and returned home.After returning from Himalayas, Modi ran a tea stall with his brother at the State Transport Office in Ahmedabad. Modi sold tea for many years. That was the time when Modi learnt what hardship really meant. It made him more determined and resolute in his approach towards life.Narendra Modi is very particular about his appearance in public. He prefers trimmed beard and hair. As for his clothes, his favourite cloth store used to be Jade Blue of Ahmedabad. He ensures that he looks elegant whenever he moves out.Narendra Modi has done a three-month course in US on public relations and image management. This could be one reason why he has succeeded in positioning himself as one of the most affable and sought after politicians in India.Narendra Modi adores his mother and never forgets to take her blessings whenever he undertakes any new initiative- political or otherwise. In fact, she is his only closest relation.He is a teetotaler. He doesn't drink, doesn't smoke. He is a complete vegetarian.Women all over India and cutting over age bracket adore Modi. In his home state, he is seen as a sex symbol among women. A close look at his public meetings makes it abundantly clear that women outnumber men among attendees. Analysts say this is mainly because of his emperor like image exuding absolute power and authority.Modi is a prolific writer and poet.He writes in Gujarati language and his favourite topics include life and teachings of Hindutva icons. Narendra Modi is a big fan of Swami Vivekananda.Modi posterModi at Vibrant Gujarat summit 2013Modi during Gujarat assembly campaign 2012Modi during Gujarat assembly campaign 2012Modi during Gujarat assembly campaign 2012Modi at SRCC in DelhiModi with Sushma swarajModi with Sushma swaraj and L K AdvaniModi with Rajnath SinghModi with Nitish and RajnathModi with Nitish and SushmaModi giving speech at SRCC in DelhiModi giving speech in DelhiModi in a thinking moodModi with UK diplomatModi with Kusha Bhau ThakreYoung Modi coming out of Ahmedabad Railway StationModi with AmitabhModi with Ratan TataModi with Anil Ambani