Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister of India since 2014. He is a Lok Sabha member from the Varanasi constituency of Uttar Pradesh. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 282 and 303 seats in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha Elections under the leadership of Narendra Modi. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, PM Modi won the Varanasi seat with a margin of 4,79,505 votes. He was polled 6,74,664 votes and defeated Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Shalini Yadav who got 1,95,159 votes. In the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, Modi contested on BJP ticket from the constituency for the first time and won the seat. He was polled 5,81,022 votes and defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Arvind Kejriwal who got 2,09,238 votes. Modi defeated Kejriwal by a margin of 3,71,784 votes. Modi also won the Vadodara seat in 2014 but decided to retain Varanasi. He was the Gujarat Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014. Modi represented Rajkot II constituency in the Gujarat Assembly in 2002 and Maninagar thrice in a row in 2002, 2007 and 2012. He is again contesting from the Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Read Morehe pro-China Maldivian leader's remarks came days after the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter gifted by India left the island nation after Muizzu stepped up his anti-India rhetoric.
PM Modi said when I came to Telangana during the state elections, I noticed how angry people were at BRS. Yesterday, after seeing the huge crowd, I was certain that Telangana has decided for Modi 3.0.
Madras High Court Justice N Anand Venkatesh ordered the Coimbatore Police to make arrangements for the roadshow.
Kanyakumari offers a captivating experience for travellers with diverse interests. Besides these must-visit places, explore the local markets for traditional handicrafts, indulge in delicious South Indian cuisine, and soak in the spiritual aura of the town.
Those dropped on the first list included ex-Union health minister Harsh Vardhan (Chandni Chowk), Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi (New Delhi), former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma’s son Parvesh Verma (West Delhi), and Ramesh Bidhuri (South Delhi).
The Prime Minister interacted with beneficiaries of various government schemes from disadvantaged groups, including Scheduled Castes, backward classes, and sanitation workers.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said he was not aware of the specifics but added Beijing supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty and working with other countries on the basis of equality".
While the Agni-5 missile is a potent ingredient in defence preparedness as it puts India in the select league of nations with ICBM capability, the development of MIRV technology - where the payload contains several warheads, each capable of being aimed to hit a different target.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin criticised Modi’s visit and rejected India’s claim over the region at a daily news briefing in Beijing.
The missile can bring almost the entire Asia including the northernmost part of China as well as some regions in Europe under its striking range.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has always condemned civilian killings and called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. In a major statement, PM Modi told President Putin that "this is not the era of war".
Prime Minister also disbursed around Rs 8,000 crore Bank loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) at subsidised interest rates through Bank Linkage Camps set up by Banks in each district. In addition, he will also disburse about Rs 2,000 crore Capitalization Support Fund to SHGs.
At least 45 fishermen belonging to Ibrahim Hyderi-- a fishing village in the Malir District of Karachi-- had gone fishing but their boat capsized at Hijamkro Creek near Keti Bandar in Thatta on March 5 at around 3:00 am.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi for the third time. He first fought election from this seat in 2014, second time in 2019. His visit to the constituency has come just weeks before Lok Sabha polls.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in Bihar on Saturday to inaugurate the memorial of a veteran BJP leader Kailashpati Mishra and addressed a public meeting of the party's OBC Morcha.
A new statue honours Lachit Borphukan, Assam's legendary general. Known for his strategic brilliance in the Battle of Saraighat as his bravery continues to inspire generations.
PM Modi in Assam: PM Narendra Modi arrived in Assam on Friday (March 8) on a two-day visit, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation of projects worth Rs 18,000 crore. Modi landed at Salonibari airport in Tezpur, where he was welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
While interacting with a creator, Prime Minister Modi recounted an interesting incident from his early days. He shared a childhood experience wherein he discussed his approach when faced with the challenge of finding a seat on a train journey.
National Creators Award 2024: This award is an effort to recognise the excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.
Shehbaz Sharif's reply on social media came a day after PM Modi extended greetings to Sharif on being elected as Pakistan's PM.
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