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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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69th Republic Day Parade

FridayFlashback: India's military might, cultural diversity on display at Rajpath during 69th Republic Day parade

India | Jan 25, 2019, 11:55 AM IST

India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day with 10 leaders of ASEAN countries taking a close look at the country's military might and cultural diversity and getting a peep into achievements at the grand parade on majestic Rajpath.

Jai Ram Thakur sworn-in as Himachal CM

In Pics: Jai Ram Thakur sworn-in as Himachal CM

Politics | Dec 27, 2017, 10:30 PM IST

Jai Ram Thakur was on Wednesday (Dec 27) sworn in as the 14th CM of Himachal Pradesh along with 11 other ministers at a ceremony at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and Deputy CM Nitin Patel along

In Pics: Vijay Rupani sworn-in as Gujarat CM

Politics | Dec 26, 2017, 07:44 PM IST

Vijay Rupani was on Tuesday (Dec 26) sworn in as CM of Gujarat for the second consecutive. Rupani, 61, and his deputy Nitin Patel were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor OP Kohli at a grand ceremony in Gandhinagar.

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PM Modi flies on seaplane, finishes Gujarat campaign in style

Politics | Dec 12, 2017, 08:04 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi ended the campaign for the second phase of Gujarat assembly polls in style on Tuesday (Dec 12) as he took a seaplane ride from the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Dharoi Dam in north Gujarat and returned after offering prayers at the

PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by Telangana Governor ESL

In Pics: PM Modi launches first phase of Hyderabad Metro

Politics | Nov 28, 2017, 09:58 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of the 72-km elevated Hyderabad Metro Rail project at the Miyapur station here. After launching the 30-km stretch between Miyapur and Nagole, having 24 stations in between, PM took a ride on the

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PM Narendra Modi visits Kedarnath shrine

Politics | Oct 20, 2017, 06:46 PM IST

The Prime minister also laid the foundation stones of five reconstruction projects at Kedarnath today.

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In pics: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with troops along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez

India | Oct 19, 2017, 05:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with troops posted along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez Sector.

Bullet train project launch

In pics, Day 2 of Shinzo Abe visit: From Bullet train project launch to Indo-Japan Summit

Politics | Sep 14, 2017, 08:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday laid the foundation stone for India's first 508-km high-speed rail project in Ahmedabad.

PM Narendra Modi receives his Japanese counterpart Shinzo

In pics: Day 1 of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's India visit

Politics | Sep 13, 2017, 09:14 PM IST

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is on a two-day official visit to India. He will hold the annual India-Japan Summit with Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar, the capital city of the PM's home state Gujarat.

Brazilian President Michel Temer, Russian President

BRICS Xiamen Summit 2017: China hosts leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa

World | Sep 04, 2017, 09:48 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping today hosted leaders of BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - in Xiamen.

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who spoke in depth on

Modi Effect? Ministers attend India TV Samvaad in Nehru jacket

India | May 15, 2017, 07:13 PM IST

Modi Effect? Ministers attend India TV Samvaad in Nehru jacket

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Striking pictures that capture celebration of India's 68th Republic Day

India | Jan 26, 2017, 09:05 PM IST

Striking pictures that capture celebration of India's 68th Republic Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today bowled us over with his

A heart winning gesture: PM Modi serves langar at Golden Temple

Politics | Dec 03, 2016, 11:48 PM IST

A heart winning gesture: PM Modi serves langar at Golden Temple

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In Pics: PM Modi’s 3-day visit to Japan

World | Nov 12, 2016, 04:40 PM IST

In Pics: PM Modi’s 3-day visit to Japan

Asanas by Narendra Modi

10 Asanas performed by PM Modi on second International Yoga Day

Fashion & Lifestyle | Jun 22, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

10 Asanas performed by PM Modi on second International Yoga Day

The sequel of International Yoga Day is being celebrated

Taking steps towards health and well being, India celebrates International Yoga day!

India | Jun 21, 2016, 02:10 PM IST

While addressing the people, Mr. Modi urged everyone to make Yoga a part of their lives. He also added that it was not a religious practice but this age old practice can help people get rid off their health and mental issues.

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From visiting Gurudwara to deepening ties, PM Modi's Iran visit in pics

Politics | May 23, 2016, 01:17 PM IST

From visiting Gurudwara to strengthen connectivity, PM Modi's Iran visit in Pics

New Delhi: India today inched closer towards getting

In pictures: 10 things you need to know about the GPS IRNSS-1G satellite

India | Apr 28, 2016, 06:02 PM IST

In pictures: 10 things you need to know about the GPS IRNSS-1G satellite

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi arrives at Washington DC

PM Modi at dinner hosted by Obama

World | Apr 01, 2016, 10:09 AM IST

PM Modi at dinner hosted by Obama

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in terror-hit Brussels

PM Modi in terror-hit Brussels: As it happened

World | Mar 31, 2016, 03:09 PM IST

See Photos! PM Narendra Modi's tour to Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia visit