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Narendra Modi
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Jump to: navigation, search Narendra Damodardas Modi ( pronunciation; born 17 September 1950) is the 14th and current Chief Minister of Gujarat, a state in western India. He has been a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since childhood, having an interest in politics since adolescence. He holds a master's degree in political science. In 1998, he was chosen by L. K. Advani, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to direct the election campaign in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. He became the chief minister of Gujarat for the first time in October 2001, promoted to the office at a time when his predecessor Keshubhai Patel had resigned, following the defeat of BJP in the by-elections. His tenure as chief minister began on 7 October 2001.[1] In July 2007, he became the longest serving Chief Minister in Gujarat's history when he had been in power for 2063 days continuously.[2] Under his leadership Bhartiya Janata Party won 2012 State Assembly Elections and he was chosen to serve for this fourth term as Chief Minister of Gujarat.[3] Modi's administration received heated criticism surrounding the 2002 Gujarat violence. Modi has rejected calls for apologising and has stated that in case his complicity be proven he should not be forgiven but hanged. He is a controversial figure both within India and internationally.[4][5] Modi enjoys considerable support amongst the Indian middle class and Indian and international entrepreneurs. He is credited with the high economic growth in Gujarat under his government.[6]
Narendra Modi
14th Chief Minister of Gujarat Incumbent Assumed office 7 October 2001 Governor Sunder Singh Bhandari Kailashpati Mishra Balram Jakhar Nawal Kishore Sharma S. C. Jamir Kamla Beniwal Preceded by Constituency Born Keshubhai Patel Maninagar Personal details Narendra Damodardas Modi 17 September 1950 (age 62) Vadnagar,
Narendra Modi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Narendra Modi
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search Narendra Damodardas Modi ( pronunciation; born 17 September 1950) is the 14th and current Chief Minister of Gujarat, a state in western India. He has been a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since childhood, having an interest in politics since adolescence. He holds a master's degree in political science. In 1998, he was chosen by L. K. Advani, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to direct the election campaign in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. He became the chief minister of Gujarat for the first time in October 2001, promoted to the office at a time when his predecessor Keshubhai Patel had resigned, following the defeat of BJP in the by-elections. His tenure as chief minister began on 7 October 2001.[1] In July 2007, he became the longest serving Chief Minister in Gujarat's history when he had been in power for 2063 days continuously.[2] Under his leadership Bhartiya Janata Party won 2012 State Assembly Elections and he was chosen to serve for this fourth term as Chief Minister of Gujarat.[3] Modi's administration received heated criticism surrounding the 2002 Gujarat violence. Modi has rejected calls for apologising and has stated that in case his complicity be proven he should not be forgiven but hanged. He is a controversial figure both within India and internationally.[4][5] Modi enjoys considerable support amongst the Indian middle class and Indian and international entrepreneurs. He is credited with the high economic growth in Gujarat under his government.[6]
Narendra Modi
14th Chief Minister of Gujarat Incumbent Assumed office 7 October 2001 Governor Sunder Singh Bhandari Kailashpati Mishra Balram Jakhar Nawal Kishore Sharma S. C. Jamir Kamla Beniwal Preceded by Constituency Born Keshubhai Patel Maninagar Personal details Narendra Damodardas Modi 17 September 1950 (age 62) Vadnagar,