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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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The Congress launched an all-out attack on the government

NYT report on Pegasus reignites row; Opposition accuses govt of snooping, calls it 'treason'

India | Jan 29, 2022, 11:53 PM IST

The Congress launched an all-out attack on the government over a New York Times report, accusing it of deceiving Parliament, duping the Supreme Court, hijacking democracy and indulging in treason.

A new chapter between the two countries had begun. It was

Best time to take forward India-Israel relations, set new goals: PM Modi

India | Jan 29, 2022, 10:31 PM IST

There cannot be a better opportunity than now for setting new goals for mutual cooperation when India is marking 75 years of its independence, Israel will mark 75 years of its independence next year and the two countries are marking 30 years of their diplomatic ties, Modi said.

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OPINION | Narendra Modi gives a clarion call to Indian youths

India | Jan 29, 2022, 02:37 PM IST

PM Modi said, ideas of patriotism and national service are inculcated not only by joining the armed forces. These ideas take growth during the formative years when one joins the NCC. 

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NCC rally: PM Modi lauds youth for taking India to world's top 3 in creating startups

India | Jan 28, 2022, 02:37 PM IST

PM said, "No power in the world can stop the country whose youth starts moving ahead with the thinking of nation first. India's success in the field of sports today is also a great example of this."

Former Vice President Hamid Ansari

'Madness for Modi bashing...': BJP slams ex-VP Hamid Ansari over 'Hindu nationalism' remark

India | Jan 27, 2022, 02:04 PM IST

Hamid Ansari is at the receiving end of criticism for criticising India's democracy while participating in the virtual panel discussion that was organised by the Indian American Muslim Council.

Decoding PM Narendra Modi's attire for Republic Day 2022

Decoding PM Narendra Modi's attire for Republic Day 2022

Fashion | Jan 26, 2022, 10:45 PM IST

Ranging from bright Jamnagar Pagdi, Rajasthani safa, to a Kolhapuri style turban, the eye-catching choice of PM Modi's turban becomes a talking point every time he appears for special occasions. However, dropping the idea of donning a bright turban with a long trail, PM Modi opted to wear a unique traditional cap of Uttarakhand on the occasion of India's 73rd Republic Day.

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Teamwork of Centre, states and local administration yielding good results: PM Modi to DMs

India | Jan 22, 2022, 01:56 PM IST

PM interaction with DMs helped in reviewing the performance and ascertaining the challenges that are being faced.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the people of Manipur

PM Modi pitches for 'double engine' of development in Manipur

Elections | Jan 21, 2022, 03:14 PM IST

PM Modi said Manipur deserves peace and also deserves to be ridden of frequent bandhs and blockades, and added that it has been achieved under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. 

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PM Modi targets Congress; says post-Independence, new construction took place only for few families

India | Jan 21, 2022, 01:56 PM IST

Speaking after virtually inaugurating a newly-built circuit house near the famous Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, he said that earlier there used to be hesitation in talking about our religious and cultural heritage.

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PM Modi to unveil 216-foot 'Statue of Equality' in Hyderabad on Feb 5

India | Jan 20, 2022, 06:49 PM IST

The Rs 1,000-crore project was funded by donations from devotees globally. The inner sanctorum deity of Sri Ramanujacharya is made of 120 kilos of gold to commemorate the 120 years the saint spent on earth.

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PM Modi speaks to Parkash Singh Badal to enquire about his health

India | Jan 20, 2022, 11:31 AM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, 94, has tested positive for Covid-19. 

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'Every vote is important': PM Modi tells BJP workers in Varanasi through NaMo app

Elections | Jan 18, 2022, 02:42 PM IST

PM Modi asked BJP workers to tell the people about the works done by the BJP government, adding that "every vote is important, we must tell people the importance of voting".   

In his defence, Patole said citizens had complained to him

Maha Cong chief says can beat up, badmouth Modi, later clarifies was referring to local goon

India | Jan 17, 2022, 09:41 PM IST

In his defence, Patole said citizens had complained to him about a local goon named Modi in his constituency, adding that the video of him talking to villagers was "viciously" being made viral on social media.

The virtual event will be held from 17th to 21st January

PM Modi to deliver 'State of the World' special address at WEF's Davos Agenda

India | Jan 16, 2022, 09:39 PM IST

The virtual event will be held from 17th to 21st January 2022. It will also be addressed by several Heads of State including Kishida Fumio, Japan PM.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

PM's security breach: Assam CM Himanta Biswa demands arrest of Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi

Elections | Jan 13, 2022, 10:32 AM IST

Himanta Biswa alleged that the Congress high command and the party's other central leaders were part of the conspiracy against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  

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Congress high command, Punjab CM conspired to kill PM Modi: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India | Jan 19, 2022, 04:48 PM IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that the Congress high command and his Punjab counterpart had conspired to assassinate the prime minister through the ‘security breach’ on January 5 while Narendra Modi was visiting the northern state.

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Covid vaccination pace in children shows youth's sense of responsibility, says PM Modi

India | Jan 12, 2022, 04:29 PM IST

Hailing the pace of vaccination of the 15-18 years age group, PM Narendra Modi said this showed the sense of responsibility of the youngsters, especially witnessed during the pandemic period.  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

'Why private citizen?': BJP blasts Channi for briefing Priyanka on PM Modi's security breach

India | Jan 12, 2022, 03:30 PM IST

PM Modi's Punjab visit on January 5 was cut short as he was stranded on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by protesters. After the lapse in security, PM Modi's convoy decided to return without attending an event

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Mamata Banerjee coming up as 'formidable force' against Modi: TMC

Elections | Jan 12, 2022, 10:17 AM IST

Targeting the Congress, TMC leader Sushmita Dev said there are issues with the Sonia Gandhi-headed party. It is the oldest party, it has the strongest base, but why do they fail against Modi?, she asked.   

Saina Nehwal's father demands apology from Siddharth for 'lewd' tweet on daughter

Saina Nehwal's father demands apology from Siddharth for 'lewd' tweet on daughter

Trending | Jan 11, 2022, 06:15 PM IST

Siddharth stirred up a controversy recently when he put out a tweet in response to ace badminton player Saina Nehwal condemning PM Narendra Modi's security breach in Punjab. He was trolled on social media for his choice of words which many thought was inappropriate.

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