{Narendra Modi

The man of wonders

Objective History First move into politics The rise of a new Gujarat The National Elections of 2014 Awards and Recognition One more lesson… Thank you

Agenda

To shed light on the life of Narendra Modi and how he rose to power to become the 15th Prime Minister of India.

Objective

Born on 17th September, 1950. Small district of Vadnagar, Gujarat. He was the third of the six children born

to Damodardas Mulchand Modi and his wife Heeraben.

Post-graduation in political science Was married to Jashodaben Chimanlal at

the age of 18 years. Served the soldiers during the Indo-Pak

war

History

Joined Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, a student organization.

Was involved in “Nav Nirman”, anti-corruption movement.

Nominated as a representative in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

History

Elected as a student leader of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

Involved in a lot of socio-political movements in Gujarat.

Became a part of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a social and cultural organization of India

Imbibed a spirit of nation-before-self and service-to –the- needy.

Entered mainstream politics by joining BJP in 1987.

Within a year assumed the responsibility of the General Secretary of Gujarat.

First move into politics

Was elected as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001.

Development of Gujarat Infrastructure-BIG 2020.

11 airports, one international airport, an extension rail network and a robust bus network.

A coastline of 1600 kms, the longest in the country, and supported by 41 ports.

More than 98% villages in Gujarat are connected with concrete roads.

Announcement of a special auto-port.

The rise of a new Gujarat

September 2013, BJP announced Modi as their Prime Ministerial candidate.

Contested elections from two constituencies: Varanasi and Vadodara.

Got support from spiritual leaders like Baba Ramdev and economists, Jagdish Bhagwati and Arvind Panagariya.

India’s first “Social Media Campaign”

National Elections of 2014

Social media like, Facebook, Twitter and Google was used.

Google hangouts and holograms for campaign appearances.

Posted a selfie on twitter and a victory tweet which emerged as the most retweeted in India.

Gujarat Ratna by Shri Poona Gujarati Bandhu Samaj at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch on celebration of centenary year.

E- Ratna Award by Computer Society of India

Best Chief Minister- nationwide survey conducted in 2007 by India Today Magazine, Modi was declared the best Chief Minister of the country.

Asian winner of fDi Personality of the Year award for 2009 by the fDi magazine.

Awards and Recognition

One more lesson…

THANK YOU