Narendra Modi Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Caste, Biography & More

 

Narendra Modi is one of the most prominent Indian politicians and the 15th Prime Minister of India. From a tea-seller to the Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy, his journey has been an inspiring one. Modi is often addressed as NaMo by his followers. He is a self-made leader who has no political background in his family.

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Biography/Wiki

Family, Wife & Caste

Career

Controversies

Awards/Honours

Properties/Assets

Salary/Net Worth

Facts

Biography/Wiki

Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on Sunday, 17 September 1950 (age 69 years; as in 2019) in Vadnagar, Bombay State (now Gujarat), India. 

He did his schooling from Higher Secondary School, Vadnagar, Gujarat. He was an average student and a keen debater in his school. Modi was very keen on joining the Indian Army and also tried to get admission in a Sainik School. However, due to financial constraints, his wish could not get fulfilled. 

Narendra Modi’s Childhood Picture

As a child, he helped his father to sell tea at the Vadnagar Railway Station.

Tea Stall at Vadnagar Railway Station where Modi used to sell tea

Later, he also ran a tea stall with his brother near a bus terminus. Modi left his house at the age of 17 and travelled to different parts of India.

Modi as a traveller

He came back home after 2 years and completed his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Delhi University (Distance Education) and a Masters in Political Science from Gujarat University.

Narendra Modi In His Youth

During his college days, he used to work as a promoter of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Narendra Modi at RSS Camp

Later, while he was serving as the official spokesperson of the BJP in New Delhi, he completed a 3-month course on Image Management and Public Relations in the United States.

Narendra Modi outside White House

Family, Wife & Caste

Narendra Modi was born into a family of grocers in Vadnagar, Bombay State (now Gujarat), India. He belongs to the Modh-Ghanchi-Teli (oil-pressing) community; which is categorized as OBC. He is the son of Late Damodardas Mulchand Modi and Heeraben Modi. He is very close to his mother. When his father died of Bone Cancer in 1989, Modi was on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

Narendra Modi’s father, Damodardas Mulchand Modi

Narendra Modi with his mother, Heeraben

Narendra Modi was engaged to Jashodaben at a very young age; later got married to her when he turned 18.

Narendra Modi with his wife, Jashodaben

Narendra Modi has four brothers– Soma Modi (Retired Officer of Health Department), Amrut Modi (A Lathe Machine Operator), Prahlad Modi (Runs a Shop in Ahmedabad), Pankaj Modi (Clerk in the Information Department in Gandhinagar). His sister’s name is Vasantiben Hasmukhlal Modi.

Narendra Modi’s Brother, Soma Modi

Modi’s Brother, Amrut Modi

Narendra Modi’s Brother, Prahlad Modi

Narendra Modi’s brother, Pankaj Modi

Narendra Modi’s Sister, Vasantiben Hasmukhlal Modi

Career

Narendra Modi joined BJP in 1985 and was elected as the Organizing Secretary of the Party’s Gujarat Unit in 1988. He, then, contested for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections and made the party proud by giving its first-ever win. Later, in 1990, he helped in conducting L.K. Advani’s Ayodhya Rath Yatra after which his capabilities were well recognized within the party. Modi played a major role in strengthening BJP’s presence in Gujarat.

In November 1995, Modi was elected as the National Secretary of BJP after which he relocated to Delhi to handle activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

In May 1998, he became the General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party; a position through which he helped his party win the 1998 Lok-Sabha elections. Later, Modi contested the Gujarat Assembly Elections for the first time and became the Cheif Minister of Gujarat on 3 October 2001. He retained the post until 2014.