Narendra Modi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Narendra Modi born?September 17, 1950
2. Where was Narendra Modi born?Vadnagar, Bombay State (present-day Gujarat), India
3. Who is Narendra Modi?Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India, leading the country since 2014. He works to improve the economy, clean up the country, and bring technology to more people.
4. What jobs did Narendra Modi have before becoming Prime Minister?He joined a group called the RSS when he was eight, became a full-time worker, later joined the BJP, and served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 before becoming Prime Minister.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS): A prominent right-wing Hindu nationalist volunteer organization that significantly influences Indian politics.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): A major political party in India, advocating for Hindu nationalism and conservative policies, currently in power.
Chief Minister: The head of the elected government of a state or union territory in India.
Parliamentary Majority: When a political party or coalition holds more than half of the seats in a legislature, allowing them to pass laws easily.