Facts About PM Modi You Might Not Know

Sep 03, 2024 Vishakha Bhardwaj

PM Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister of India born after the country gained independence

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PM Modi also holds the record for being the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat

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At around 13 or 14 years old, PM Modi acted in numerous school plays to raise funds to repair a damaged wall

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Before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1985, Modi served as a full-time campaigner or pracharak for the RSS

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When Narendra Modi was appointed Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001, he was not yet a member of the state legislative assembly

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PM Narendra Modi, who enjoys writing poetry and photography, has authored several books

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Narendra Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister since Indira Gandhi to secure a clear majority for two consecutive terms

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