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Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi

DOB: 17/09/1950

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.

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PM Modi attends annual NCC PM rally at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi

Jan 28, 2024, 08:34 AM IST

As special guests, more than 400 Sarpanches of the Vibrant Villages and more than 100 women belonging to various self-help groups from different parts of the country also attended the NCC PM Rally.

Devotees arrive at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya: Ram Mandir aarti, darshan timings revised in view of huge rush. Check details

Jan 26, 2024, 06:41 PM IST

Devotees in their thousands thronged the gates of the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya, jostling to enter the temple that opened to the public on Tuesday, a day after the consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol.

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Padma Awards 2024: PM Modi congratulates all recipients, says 'India cherishes their contribution'

India | Jan 26, 2024, 07:05 AM IST

Padma Awards 2024: ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

PM Modi with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar (File photo)

Nitish Kumar likely to share stage with PM Modi in his Bihar rally on February 4: Sources

Jan 25, 2024, 06:56 PM IST

Nitish Kumar, during a rally held to mark the 100 birth anniversary of Karpoori Thakur said that he had not promoted any of the family members in politics just like Karpoori Thakur.

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First time voters have responsibility of building developed India by 2047: PM Modi

India | Jan 25, 2024, 01:08 PM IST

National Voters’ Day has been celebrated on January 25 every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India. Its main purpose is to encourage voters to participate in the electoral process.

France President Emmanuel Macron with PM Modi during his visit to Paris last year.

Macron to land in Jaipur on Republic Day eve, to hold mega roadshow with PM Modi

World | Jan 24, 2024, 11:41 PM IST

The French president's visit is taking place as top negotiators from the two sides are looking at finalising two mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French-designed Scorpene submarines.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in

Watch: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in halwa ceremony ahead of Budget 2024

Business | Jan 24, 2024, 08:38 PM IST

As part of the ceremony, the Union Finance Minister also took a round of the Budget Press and reviewed the preparations besides extending her best wishes to the officials concerned.

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OPINION | YOGI’S MAGIC: AYODHYA CROWDS UNDER CONTROL

India | Jan 25, 2024, 06:49 PM IST

On Wednesday, there was improvement in the situation, as large crowds of devotees, despite biting cold, took dip in the Saryu river and started ‘darshan from 6.15 am onwards.

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PM Modi interacts with NCC, NSS volunteers who will take part in Republic Day parade in Delhi

India | Jan 24, 2024, 05:08 PM IST

Interacting with NCC, NSS cadets in Delhi, PM Modi said your generation is called GenZ in your language. But I will call you 'Amrit Peedhi'... India's 'Amrit Peedhi' will take the country to greater heights.

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'I have much to thank him for': PM Modi pays tribute to Karpoori Thakur on 100th birth anniversary

India | Jan 24, 2024, 09:56 AM IST

Karpoori Thakur was chosen for the country's highest civilian award. The announcement to confer the country's highest civilian award to Thakur, popularly known as 'Jan Nayak', was made by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Karpoori Thakur inspires us to continue...: PM Modi's first reaction on Bharat Ratna announcement

India | Jan 23, 2024, 09:08 PM IST

Karpoori Thakur, one of the top socialist leaders in the country was Bihar CM from December 22, 1970, to June 2 1971. This prestigious award is a tribute to Thakur for his lifelong dedication to the upliftment of the underprivileged sections of society and his relentless fight for social justice.

Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

OPINION | MODI’S MESSAGE FROM AYODHYA: ‘THIS IS THE TIME, THE RIGHT TIME’

India | Jan 23, 2024, 07:01 PM IST

In one of his most powerful speeches, Prime Minister Modi in his 36-minute address exhorted the young generation to come forward to lay the foundation for building a new India for the next one thousand years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.

Returned with Ayodhya in my heart: PM Modi replies to President Murmu's letter after Pran Pratishtha

India | Jan 23, 2024, 07:01 PM IST

PM Modi on Monday performed the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla's idol at the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony was attended by nearly 8,000 esteemed guests.

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'Very fortunate, will definitely come..': Rajinikanth after Ram Mandir consecration ceremony | WATCH

Jan 23, 2024, 08:41 AM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth was among many celebrities, who attended the grand consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. After the event, the actor shared his experience and called himself 'fortunate' to wtiness the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram. Scroll down to know what else he said.

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'Ram aa gaye': PM Modi performs 'Pran Pratishtha', India celebrates Ram Mandir inauguration

India | Jan 22, 2024, 11:39 PM IST

The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was celebrated across the country. People lit up diyas, organised langars, religious processions, fired firecrackers to mark the occasion. The consecration ceremony was performed by PM Modi in the presence of 8,000 esteemed guests.

Devotees at the illuminated Saryu Ghat with earthen lamps

Ram Mandir: Fireworks adorn sky over Ayodhya to celebrate 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla | Watch

Jan 23, 2024, 12:00 AM IST

Celebrations were held across the country to mark the 'Pran Pratishtha' of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony was performed by PM Modi. The temple will open for devotees from January 23 onwards.

The idol of Ram Lalla during the Pran Pratishtha rituals at

What are the ornaments worn by Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir? Check all details

India | Jan 22, 2024, 07:06 PM IST

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla's idol was performed by PM Modi at the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Hymns and songs about Lord Ram reverberated in temples, special prayers were held, processions taken out, rangolis made and bhandara events were held on Monday across the country.

Gathering during the consecration ceremony at the Ram

Ram Mandir opens for devotees. Check aarti, darshan timings, other details

India | Jan 23, 2024, 10:29 AM IST

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the grand Ram Temple was performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Ayodhya. The temple will be opened for devotees from January 23 onwards.

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Mexico gets its first Ram Mandir as India gives rousing reception to Lord Ram on his homecoming

World | Jan 22, 2024, 04:26 PM IST

Ram Mandir in Mexico: The temple was inaugurated after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony was performed by an American priest with Mexican hosts and the idols brought from India.

Ram Mandir, Ram Temple, Ayodhya

PM Modi showers flower petals on Ram Mandir construction workers | Watch

India | Jan 22, 2024, 03:39 PM IST

After performing the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, PM Modi ended his 11-day fast he undertook ahead of the ceremony by accepting “charnamrit” offered by temple trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri.