PM Modi's 70th birthday: A look at his political journey
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.
Narendra Modi's journey in politics started with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which he joined in 1972. (Photo: narendramodi.in)
When the Emergency was imposed in 1975, Modi was forced to go into hiding.
In 1973, Narendra Modi was given responsibility of working for a massive summit organised in Siddhpur where he met top leaders of the Sangh.
In 1978, Narendra Modi gets more responsibility in the Sangh. Becomes ‘Vibhag Pracharak’ and asked to work in Vadodara.
In 1987, Narendra Modi marked his entry into mainstream politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.
In 2001, Narendra Modi is sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time
In 2013, Narendra Modi is chosen as the BJP's PM candidate for the 2014 general elections. (Image: narendramodi.in)