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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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a public meeting

'Kharge ji, you were not like this...': PM Modi after Congress chief's 'father' dig

India | Nov 18, 2023, 11:33 PM IST

Assembly election in Rajasthan will take place on November 25 while Telangana will go to polls on November 30. Results in both the states and three others including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram will be declared on December 3.

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

World Cup 2023 Final Ceremony Schedule: ICC to light up farewell with 1200 drones & Airforce salute

Cricket | Nov 17, 2023, 09:10 PM IST

Tournament hosts India clash against five-time world champions Australia in the final showdown of the ICC World Cup 2023 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to kick off the closing ceremony which comprises four events.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow.

'When you cast your votes in upcoming elections...': Amit Shah urges voters in Rajasthan

Nov 17, 2023, 07:16 PM IST

Slamming the 'Grand Old Party', Amit Shah said that for five years you've seen the Congress government. In these five years if Congress has done anything big it is Corruption... What is in the 'Laal Diary'? 'Laal Diary' consists of Ashok Gehlot's 'Kacha Chitta'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

'Chhath festival has become national event, teaches us not to...': PM Modi

India | Nov 17, 2023, 06:54 PM IST

The Prime Minister was interacting with media persons during a 'Diwali Milan' programme at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. He spoke about Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepfake videos, among other issues.

PM Narendra Modi, AI, AI misuse, artificial intelligence

PM Modi flags misuse of AI to create 'deepfake', cites his own doctored Garba video

India | Nov 17, 2023, 05:23 PM IST

The Prime Minister flagged the issue of the use of AI to create 'deepfake' and said the media must educate people about the emerging crisis. Deepfake videos of some actresses surfaced on social media recently, prompting the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to issue an advisory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Virat Kohli (right).

PM Narendra Modi extends heartfelt wishes to Virat Kohli following record-breaking ton

Cricket | Nov 15, 2023, 07:43 PM IST

India are chasing their record-fourth ODI World Cup final, having played three already in 1983, 2003 and 2011. The Men in Blue tasted glory in 1983 and 2011 while their 2003 World Cup campaign came to a sad end as they lost the summit clash at the hands of Australia.

MP POLLS: HOW MODI, SHIVRAJ, KAMAL NATH CAMPAIGNED

OPINION | MP POLLS: HOW MODI, SHIVRAJ, KAMAL NATH CAMPAIGNED

India | Nov 15, 2023, 05:55 PM IST

In a rejoinder to Prime Minister Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while addressing a rally in Sewda, MP, asked voters whether Modi had fulfilled his promise of giving 2 crore jobs a year and doubling farmers’ income.

Aam Aadmi Party, AAP, Arvind Kejriwal

AAP gets EC's notice for 'disparaging' remarks against PM Modi on social media

India | Nov 14, 2023, 08:27 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a show-cause notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged disparaging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.

PM Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of Madhya Pradesh

Congress treated tribals as vote-bank, BJP worked for their welfare: PM Modi in Madhya Pradesh

Nov 14, 2023, 05:20 PM IST

Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh have concern only for their sons, while BJP cares for children of tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally ahead of the Assembly election in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoles Madiga leader during

Watch: PM Modi consoles Madiga chief as he breaks down during poll rally in Secunderabad

Nov 11, 2023, 08:09 PM IST

Political parties, leaders betrayed SC community Madigas, I am apologising for their sin, Prime Minister Modi said at the Secunderabad rally. Polling in the state will take place on November 30.

The India-US partnership is truly a force for global good,

'2+2' dialogue key enabler for strengthening India-US ties: PM Modi after meeting Blinken, Austin

India | Nov 10, 2023, 10:28 PM IST

"Our defence cooperation, which we’re strengthening again today, is a key pillar of that work," said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the '2+2' India-US Ministerial Dialogue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election campaign

Congress follows 'divide and rule' policy to gain power: PM Modi in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

Nov 10, 2023, 06:31 PM IST

PM Modi said what bothers the Congress party is how the country's image is changing on the international stage adding that all it wants is instability and anarchy in the country.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin (From left to right), Defenc

What is 2+2 Dialogue and why it is crucial for India and US amid Middle East and Russia-Ukraine war?

World | Nov 10, 2023, 02:09 PM IST

The 2+2 Dialogue, which has strategic importance for both the US and India, kickstarted on Friday at a time when the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (Israel-Hamas war) and Europe (Russia-Ukraine war) were at their zenith.

Aaj Ki Baat

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 9, 2023 | WATCH

Nov 09, 2023, 10:51 PM IST

​India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh visit Lal Krishna Advani's residence, wish him on 96th birthday

India | Nov 08, 2023, 09:48 PM IST

PM Modi described Lal Krishna Advani as "a beacon of integrity and dedication who has made monumental contributions that have strengthened our nation". The veteran BJP leader turned 96 today.

G20 Summit

India to host G20 Summit on Nov 22, Russia-Ukraine and Middle East wars may shatter India's hopes

World | Nov 07, 2023, 06:23 PM IST

Notably, this will be the virtual summit where world leaders will join the meeting via video call. The meeting is considered crucial as it will be held at a time when the world has been witnessing dual conflicts-- the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war.

Narendra Modi, PM Modi, HT Summit, BJP, Jammu and kashmir

PM Modi confident of returning to power, says people will break all barriers to support BJP in 2024

India | Nov 05, 2023, 07:51 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi exuded confidence in returning to the office next year and said that the 2024 election results will be beyond barriers. He also mentioned Kashmir and said that the pictures of Lal Chowk have shown how Jammu and Kashmir is changing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting

Govt will extend free ration scheme to 80 crore poor people for next 5 years: PM in Chhattisgarh

Nov 04, 2023, 04:11 PM IST

PM Modi was addressing a public meeting in Durg district of poll-bound Chhattisgarh. During the rally, he also targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel after ED claimed that he was paid Rs 508 crore by the promoters of the Mahadev betting App.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Crown Prince of Abu

PM Modi dials UAE President, urges Israel and Palestine to find 'early resolution' of ongoing war

World | Nov 03, 2023, 07:42 PM IST

During the conversations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed on the need for an early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

INDIA alliance partner Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

OPINION | KEJRIWAL, CORRUPTION AND MODI

India | Nov 03, 2023, 05:55 PM IST

In a letter sent to ED assistant director, drafted probably by his lawyers, Kejriwal described the summons as 'a fishing and roving inquiry'.

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