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Narendra Modi Turns 74: Lesser-Known Facts About India`s Prime Minister
Updated on: 17 September, 2024 10:44 AM IST |Shweta Shah
Lesser-known facts about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
There is no doubt about India becoming one of the leading economies in the world, and most of the credit for the development goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ever since he has stepped in as India`s leader, the nation has seen progress and overcome challenges smoothly.
For the uninitiated, Modi stepped in as India`s Prime Minister in 2014. He is one of the longest-serving prime ministers of the country. He sworn in as Gujarat`s chief minister 21 years ago in 2001, and the rest is history.
To celebrate Narendra Modi`s 74th birthday, Ajmer Sharif Dargah will distribute 4000 kilos of vegetarian langar on September 17. The Dargah authorities shared an official statement and spoke about their ongoing tradition.
"In celebration of the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in conjunction with "Sewa Pakhwada," the historic and world-famous "Big Shahi Deg" at Ajmer Dargah Sharif will once again be used to prepare and distribute 4000 kg of vegetarian "Langar" food, continuing a tradition that has been upheld for over 550 years," read the statement.
1. PM Modi, before contesting in the general elections, was also the longest-serving chief minister of Gujarat. He was sworn in as the CM in 2001, a chair he continued till he was elected as the prime minister in 2014.
Also Read: 5 Longest Serving Prime Ministers of India
2. He is the first Prime Minister to be born in an independent India. He was born on September 17, 1950.
3. At the age of eight, PM Modi discovered Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and started attending training sessions. There, he met Lakshmanrao Inamdar, who became his mentor after inducting him as a junior cadet in RSS.
5. PM Narendra Modi completed his high school education in 1967 and completed his graduation in Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1978. He also earned a Master`s degree from Gujarat University in 1978.
Also Read: Kangana Ranaut Compares PM Narendra Modi To Lord Rama, Gets Criticized
6. PM Modi, who went into forced hiding during the 1975 Emergency, has written a book in Gujarati about the events that occurred during the time.
7. PM Modi was ranked 15th most powerful person in the 2014 Forbes Magazine. In the same year, he was ranked the Person of the Year by Time magazine. He also made it to Time magazine`s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
A journey from a small town in Gujarat as a tea seller to becoming one of India`s longest-serving prime ministers, he has inspired millions. Radio City wishes PM Narendra Modi a very happy birthday.
For the uninitiated, Modi stepped in as India`s Prime Minister in 2014. He is one of the longest-serving prime ministers of the country. He sworn in as Gujarat`s chief minister 21 years ago in 2001, and the rest is history.
To celebrate Narendra Modi`s 74th birthday, Ajmer Sharif Dargah will distribute 4000 kilos of vegetarian langar on September 17. The Dargah authorities shared an official statement and spoke about their ongoing tradition.
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"In celebration of the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in conjunction with "Sewa Pakhwada," the historic and world-famous "Big Shahi Deg" at Ajmer Dargah Sharif will once again be used to prepare and distribute 4000 kg of vegetarian "Langar" food, continuing a tradition that has been upheld for over 550 years," read the statement.
Lesser-known facts about PM Narendra Modi
September 17 marks Indian PM`s birthday. As Narendra Modi turns 74, let`s take you through some lesser-known facts about one of the most influential political figures in the world.1. PM Modi, before contesting in the general elections, was also the longest-serving chief minister of Gujarat. He was sworn in as the CM in 2001, a chair he continued till he was elected as the prime minister in 2014.
Also Read: 5 Longest Serving Prime Ministers of India
2. He is the first Prime Minister to be born in an independent India. He was born on September 17, 1950.
View this post on Instagram
3. At the age of eight, PM Modi discovered Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and started attending training sessions. There, he met Lakshmanrao Inamdar, who became his mentor after inducting him as a junior cadet in RSS.
5. PM Narendra Modi completed his high school education in 1967 and completed his graduation in Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1978. He also earned a Master`s degree from Gujarat University in 1978.
Also Read: Kangana Ranaut Compares PM Narendra Modi To Lord Rama, Gets Criticized
6. PM Modi, who went into forced hiding during the 1975 Emergency, has written a book in Gujarati about the events that occurred during the time.
View this post on Instagram
7. PM Modi was ranked 15th most powerful person in the 2014 Forbes Magazine. In the same year, he was ranked the Person of the Year by Time magazine. He also made it to Time magazine`s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
A journey from a small town in Gujarat as a tea seller to becoming one of India`s longest-serving prime ministers, he has inspired millions. Radio City wishes PM Narendra Modi a very happy birthday.
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