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Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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- 195017 September 1950
early life - 20012001 - 2014
public service Chief Minister of Gujarat
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Read the source ↗ - 20022002 - 2014
public service Member, Gujarat Legislative Assembly (Four Terms)
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Read the source ↗ - 2014May, 2014
elections Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
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Read the source ↗ - 20142014
elections Won VADODARA
Lok Sabha · Gujarat · BJP · 845,464 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.
Read the source ↗ - 20142014
elections Won VARANASI
Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BJP · 581,022 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.
Read the source ↗ - 201426 May 2014 - 25 May 2019
public service Prime Minister of India
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Read the source ↗ - 2019May, 2019
elections Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
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Read the source ↗ - 20192019
elections Won VARANASI
Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BJP · 674,664 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.
Read the source ↗ - 201930 May 2019 onwards
public service Prime Minister of India And also in-charge of : Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy issues; and All other portfolios not allocated to any Minister
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Read the source ↗ - 2024June 2024
elections Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
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Read the source ↗ - 202409-Jun-2024 -
public service Prime Minister and also in-charge of: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy issues; and All other portfolios not allocated to any Minister.
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Read the source ↗ - 20262026-10-25
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| Election | Seat & party | Outcome | Votes |
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| 2014 · Lok Sabha ↗ | VADODARAGujarat · BJP | Won | 845,464 |
| 2014 · Lok Sabha ↗ | VARANASIUttar Pradesh · BJP | Won | 581,022 |
| 2019 · Lok Sabha ↗ | VARANASIUttar Pradesh · BJP | Won | 674,664 |
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Early life & upbringing
The cited biography records Narendra Modi’s date of birth as 17 September 1950. The birthplace is recorded as Vadnagar, Mahesana, (Gujarat).
Education & professional life
The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.A., M.A. (Pol. Science) Educated at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Delhi University, Delhi Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Delhi University, Delhi. The professional background is listed as SOCIAL WORKER.
Public life: the documented service history
The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 2001 - 2014: Chief Minister of Gujarat. A later recorded entry is June 2024: Elected to 18th Lok Sabha. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.
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- Education details in PRS
- BA, Delhi University, Delhi, 1978; MA, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 1983 Source ↗
- Education in the official biography
- B.A., M.A. (Pol. Science) Educated at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Delhi University, Delhi Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Delhi University, Delhi Source ↗
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Interests, publications & public work
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Authored several Books. Details can be seen at: http://www.narendramodi.in 1. Exam Warriors, 2. Convenient Action: Gujarat`s Response to Challenges of Climate Change, 3. Convenient Action: Continuity for Change, 4. Jyotipunj, 5. Samajik Samrasta, 6. Premtirth, 7. Sakshibhaav, 8. Shree Guruji Ek Swayamsevak, 9. Aankh Aa Dhanya Che, 10. Setubandh, 11. Sangarshma Gujarat, 12. Aapaatkaal Mein Gujarat, 13. Education is Empowerment, 14. Bhav Yatra, 15. The Yoga of Education,16.Dabdabo Ek Dayka No, 17. Kelave te Kelavani, 18. Patraroop Shri Guruji, 19.Shri Govind Guru, 20. Purusharth ke Mandir, 21. Work Ethics, 22. Sangh Yogi Vakil Saheb Lakshmanrao lnamdar, 23. Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, 24. Dr. Hedgewar Ji Ki Jivanjali, 25. Sevabhaav-Ishwar Ka Prasad, 26. Social Harmony and Developed India, 27. Divine India, 28. Loktantra Ke Prahri, 29. Educated India, 30. Centenarian Shastri Ji, 31. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and 32. Shri Madhukarrao Bhagwat.
Source ↗- Social & cultural work as reported
- Has been involved in wide scale community service efforts since his association with the Rashtriya Swayamesevak Sangh (RSS); Serving people in the poorest of the poor areas Source ↗
- Special interests
- Environment Conservation; Focusing on student issues particularly ways to overcome exam stress; Water related issues, notably water conservation efforts; Popularization of Indian culture, welfare of divyang sisters and brothers especially improving accessibility, equality and opportunity Source ↗
- Sports & clubs
- Enjoy trekking; Regular practitioner of Yoga; As CM and PM, worked extensively to promote traditional sports; Previously served as President of the Gujarat Cricket Association Source ↗
- Travel reported in biography
- Widely travelled Details can be seen at: http://www.narendramodi.in Source ↗
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Been conferred several global honours and recognitions 1. King Abdulaziz Sash Award in 2016 Saudi Arabia`s highest civilian honour named after Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the modern Saudi State. 2. State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan in 2016 Afghanistan`s highest civilian honour. 3.Grand Collar of the State of Palestine in 2018 Palestine`s highest civilian honour for foreign dignitaries. 4.Seoul Peace Prize Awarded in 2018 for `Modinomics` which reduced social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor. For the `Modi Doctrine` of foreign policy and the `Act East Policy`. 5.United Nations` Champions of the Earth Award in 2018 for his bold environmental leadership on the global stage and vision of eliminating all single use plastics by 2022. For championing the International Solar Alliance, a global partnership to scale up solar energy. 6.First-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award in 2019 for his visionary leadership that has resulted in the Digital Revolution for making India one of the most lucrative manufacturing and business destinations in the world. 7. Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, the highest order of the Russian Federation in 2019 The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle is both the highest and the oldest state decoration of Russia. For promoting partnership and friendly relations between the two countries. 8. Zayed Medal from the UAE in 2019 in recognition of Prime Minister Modi`s pivotal role in strengthening ties between the two nations; The Zayed Medal is the highest decoration of the UAE awarded to Kings, Presidents and Heads of States
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Positions held & committee service
- 09-Jun-2024 -
Prime Minister and also in-charge of: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy issues; and All other portfolios not allocated to any Minister.
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Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
Source ↗ - 30 May 2019 onwards
Prime Minister of India And also in-charge of : Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy issues; and All other portfolios not allocated to any Minister
Source ↗ - May, 2019
Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
Source ↗ - 26 May 2014 - 25 May 2019
Prime Minister of India
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Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
Source ↗ - 2002 - 2014
Member, Gujarat Legislative Assembly (Four Terms)
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Chief Minister of Gujarat
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| 2024 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 | 2 |
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-06-24 to 2026-04-16
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Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Delimitation Bill, 2026
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Statement regarding on-going West Asia conflict and challenges faced by India
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Discussion on the 150th Anniversary of The National Song "Vande Matram"
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Special Discussion on India`s strong, successful and decisive `Operation Sindoor` in response to terrorist attack in Pahalgam Contd.
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The Prime Minister (Shri Narendra Modi) made a Suo-moto statement on the successful conclusion of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
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Motion of thanks on the President's Address- contd...(concluded)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses IAF aircraft formations in Varanasi
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PM Narendra Modi Holds Roadshow In Varanasi
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PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh to attend Air Force Day show in Varanasi today; security up along ghats, VVIP routes | India News
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Narendra Modi's Varanasi Redevelopment and the Cost of Progress
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Janasena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh performs Khadgamala Archana in name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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MP Gyaneshwar Patil Takes Train From Burhanpur To Khandwa After PM Narendra Modi’s Fuel-Saving Appeal--
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B.A., M.A. (Pol. Science) Educated at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Delhi University, Delhi Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Delhi University, Delhi.
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2001 - 2014: Chief Minister of Gujarat. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.
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