Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 70th birthday on September 17. Here's a look at his political journey over the years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 70th birthday on September 17. Here's a look at his political journey over the years.
1. A young Narendra Modi
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This collage image shows PM Modi in his childhood days.
2. PM Modi as an RSS cadet
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Narendra Modi's journey in politics started with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which he joined in 1972. (Photo: narendramodi.in)
3. Narendra Modi in disguise
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When the Emergency was imposed in 1975, Modi was forced to go into hiding.
4. Modi meets top leaders of the Sangh
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In 1973, Narendra Modi was given responsibility of working for a massive summit organised in Siddhpur where he met top leaders of the Sangh.
5. Vibhag Pracharak
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In 1978, Narendra Modi gets more responsibility in the Sangh. Becomes ‘Vibhag Pracharak’ and asked to work in Vadodara.
6. Modi joins BJP
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In 1987, Narendra Modi marked his entry into mainstream politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.
7. A walk down memory lane
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Narendra Modi during one of the party meetings.
8. Chief Minister of Gujarat
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In 2001, Narendra Modi is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time
9. BJP's PM candidate for the 2014 general elections
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In 2013, Narendra Modi is chosen as the BJP's PM candidate for the 2014 general elections. (Image: narendramodi.in)
10. PM Narendra Modi
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In 2014, Narendra Modi is sworn-in as the PM for the first time
11. Namo Again!
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In 2019, PM Modi is re-elected as the Prime Minister for a second time.
