Modi
is the first Prime Minister of India who was born in 'Independent India’, that
is, post-August 15, 1947. He is also the first Indian prime minister whose
mother was alive when he took office. He holds the record of winning a Lok
Sabha seat by the highest margin (about 5.70 lakhs; Vadodara).
About Narendra Damodardas Modi
Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister
of India. He represents Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha. He is the most
prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is considered a master
strategist for his party. He has been the Chief Minister of Gujarat for four
consecutive terms.
Family and Personal Background of Narendra
Modi
Narendra
Damodardas Modi was born to a family of grocers in a town called Vadnagar in
Mehsana district of Gujarat. He was born on 17 September, 1950 to Damodardas
Mulchand Modi and Heeraben Modi. The couple had six children among which
Narendra Modi was the third eldest.
Modi completed his studies against all odds. His saga of struggle began when as a teenager, he, along with his brother, used to run a tea stall near a railway station in Ahmedabad. He did his schooling from Vadnagar and obtained a master's degree in Political Science from Gujarat University. One of his school teachers described him as an average student but a brilliant debater. During his college days, he worked as a 'pracharak' (promoter) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He left home at the age of 17 years and travelled across the country for the next two years.
Modi completed his studies against all odds. His saga of struggle began when as a teenager, he, along with his brother, used to run a tea stall near a railway station in Ahmedabad. He did his schooling from Vadnagar and obtained a master's degree in Political Science from Gujarat University. One of his school teachers described him as an average student but a brilliant debater. During his college days, he worked as a 'pracharak' (promoter) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He left home at the age of 17 years and travelled across the country for the next two years.
At
a later stage, during the 1990s, when Modi served as the official spokesperson
of the BJP in New Delhi, he completed a three-month long course in the US on
public relations and image management.
One of his brothers, Somabhai, is a retired health officer who now runs an old age home in the city of Ahmedabad. Another of his brothers Prahlad, an activist on behalf of fair-price shop owners, has his own fair-price shop in Ahmedabad. His third brother Pankaj is employed with the Information Department in Gandhinagar.
One of his brothers, Somabhai, is a retired health officer who now runs an old age home in the city of Ahmedabad. Another of his brothers Prahlad, an activist on behalf of fair-price shop owners, has his own fair-price shop in Ahmedabad. His third brother Pankaj is employed with the Information Department in Gandhinagar.
Political
Career of Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi always had the utmost zeal and
enthusiasm to serve and help the people in need. As a young boy, Narendra Modi
offered his services voluntarily to the soldiers at the railway stations during
the Indo-Pak war in 1965. He also served affected people during the 1967
Gujarat floods. Modi started working in the Gujarat State Road Transport
Corporation’s staff canteen. Eventually from there he became a full-time
proponent and campaigner, commonly called a 'pracharak', of the RSS. Modi later
underwent training at the RSS camp in Nagpur. It is a prerequisite for any RSS
member to take up the training course for holding any official position in the
Sangh Parivar. Narendra Modi was given charge of the student wing, which is
better known as Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). His contribution to
the Anti-emergency movement impressed senior political leaders. As a result of
this, he was eventually appointed the regional organiser of the newly-formed
Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat.
Narendra Modi was an efficient organiser from
a very young age. During the Emergency, he arranged for covert circulation of
RSS pamphlets and also organised protests against the Emergency rule. During
his RSS days, he met the two Jan Sangh leaders, Vasant Gajendragadkar and
Nathalal Jaghda, who later founded the state unit of BJP in Gujarat. In 1987,
the RSS deputed Narendra Modi to politics by recommending his candidature in
the BJP. Modi’s efficiency was recognised and he rose to prominence after managing
the Ekta Yatra for Murli Manohar Joshi.
Narendra Modi's Tenure as Chief Minister of
Gujarat
As the chief minister of Gujarat, Modi had
promoted the state as 'Vibrant Gujarat' claiming that it had made rapid
progress in terms of infrastructural development and economic growth. However,
some critics also point out poverty, malnutrition and lack of proper education
in the state. As per the statistics, the state ranked 14th in terms of poverty
as on September, 2013 and 18th in terms of literacy rate in 2014. On the other
hand, the state officials claim that the state outperformed other states in
terms of women's education. Moreover, the school drop-out rates and the
maternal mortality rates declined. Gujarat is also one of the states that does
not suffer from the problem of land mafia.
Contrary to the claims made by the state
officials, Christophe Jaffrelot, a political scientist said that the
development in the state was limited only to the urban middle class. The rural
people and those belonging to the lower castes were neglected by the
government. According to Jaffrelot, under Modi's governance there had been an
increase in the number of people living below poverty line. At the same time,
the tribal and the Dalit communities were treated as subalterns. Other critics,
including noted economist Amartya Sen, are also of the same view.
Books on Narendra Modi
Narendra
Modi- A Political Biography
Narendra Modi- A Political Biography' by Andy Marino attempts to provide a clear picture of Narendra Modi, the man and his politics. It enables the readers to get a better understanding of Modi's ways of governance. The book analyses the contrasting perspectives on the Gujarat model of governance. Andy Marino takes us through Modi's journey of life from childhood to a young man who went on to become India's Prime Minister.
Centrestage: Inside the Narendra Modi Model of Governance
Uday Mahurkar’s ‘Centrestage: Inside the Narendra Modi Model of Governance’ gives a balanced and impersonal judgment of Modi’s mantra of governance. Mahurkar not only talks about Modi's visionary schemes but also talks about issues on which Modi could have paid more attention and performed better. The book explains how Modi transformed Gujarat during his tenure and analyses the salient features of the Modi model of governance.
Modi: Making of a Prime Minister: Leadership, Governance and Performance
The book by Vivian Fernandez is a peak into the political scenario of Gujarat and the way of Modi's governance from a viewpoint of a liberal Indian. In other words, the book does not take any stand or gives any judgment. Vivian describes the ways in which Modi utilised the opportunity to improve the economic conditions of the people of Gujarat.
The Man of the Moment - Narendra Modi
'The Man of the Moment: Narendra Modi' authored by M V Kamath and Kalindi Randeri uncovers the life and the development of a perfect politician who has expanded the boundaries of politics in India. The book unravels the motivations and the astonishing stamina of Narendra Modi to remain firm in the face of criticism.
The NaMo Story: A Political Life
'The NaMo Story: A Political Life' by Kingshuk Nag gives a brilliant portrayal of an exceptional politician, Narendra Modi, depicting his journey from a tea vendor's son to the Chief Minister of Gujarat. The book begins with a short history of the political situation and reforms of the 1990s. It goes on to describe how Modi utilised his administrative skills to build up the Hindutva agenda for the BJP.
Narendra Modi: The Gamechanger
Sudesh Verma's 'Narendra Modi - The Gamechanger' shows Narendra Modi as a game changer who knows how to impress and influence people with his work and turn the tables on his opponents. The book is based on all-inclusive interviews of Modi and his close associates about the things and incidents that shaped his thoughts and actions and the way Modi evolved as a man. An average man can find a reflection of his own struggle in the life of Modi.
Narendra Modi- A Political Biography' by Andy Marino attempts to provide a clear picture of Narendra Modi, the man and his politics. It enables the readers to get a better understanding of Modi's ways of governance. The book analyses the contrasting perspectives on the Gujarat model of governance. Andy Marino takes us through Modi's journey of life from childhood to a young man who went on to become India's Prime Minister.
Centrestage: Inside the Narendra Modi Model of Governance
Uday Mahurkar’s ‘Centrestage: Inside the Narendra Modi Model of Governance’ gives a balanced and impersonal judgment of Modi’s mantra of governance. Mahurkar not only talks about Modi's visionary schemes but also talks about issues on which Modi could have paid more attention and performed better. The book explains how Modi transformed Gujarat during his tenure and analyses the salient features of the Modi model of governance.
Modi: Making of a Prime Minister: Leadership, Governance and Performance
The book by Vivian Fernandez is a peak into the political scenario of Gujarat and the way of Modi's governance from a viewpoint of a liberal Indian. In other words, the book does not take any stand or gives any judgment. Vivian describes the ways in which Modi utilised the opportunity to improve the economic conditions of the people of Gujarat.
The Man of the Moment - Narendra Modi
'The Man of the Moment: Narendra Modi' authored by M V Kamath and Kalindi Randeri uncovers the life and the development of a perfect politician who has expanded the boundaries of politics in India. The book unravels the motivations and the astonishing stamina of Narendra Modi to remain firm in the face of criticism.
The NaMo Story: A Political Life
'The NaMo Story: A Political Life' by Kingshuk Nag gives a brilliant portrayal of an exceptional politician, Narendra Modi, depicting his journey from a tea vendor's son to the Chief Minister of Gujarat. The book begins with a short history of the political situation and reforms of the 1990s. It goes on to describe how Modi utilised his administrative skills to build up the Hindutva agenda for the BJP.
Narendra Modi: The Gamechanger
Sudesh Verma's 'Narendra Modi - The Gamechanger' shows Narendra Modi as a game changer who knows how to impress and influence people with his work and turn the tables on his opponents. The book is based on all-inclusive interviews of Modi and his close associates about the things and incidents that shaped his thoughts and actions and the way Modi evolved as a man. An average man can find a reflection of his own struggle in the life of Modi.
Books
written by Narendra Modi
Jyotipunj
'Jyotipunj' gives a description of all the people who Narendra Modi believes inspired him and had a strong influence on his work. Modi was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) initially as a worker and then as a ‘pracharak’. He gives a detailed insight into the life of the people who inspired him. The book also contains a reflection of thoughts of these people.
Abode of Love
'Jyotipunj' gives a description of all the people who Narendra Modi believes inspired him and had a strong influence on his work. Modi was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) initially as a worker and then as a ‘pracharak’. He gives a detailed insight into the life of the people who inspired him. The book also contains a reflection of thoughts of these people.
Abode of Love
‘Abode
of Love’ is a compendium of eight short stories written by Narendra Modi. It
was written by Modi at a very young age. These stories reveal the sensitive and
affectionate aspect of his character. Modi believes that the love of a mother
is the source of all love and it is the greatest love. Whatever be the kind of
love – of lovers, of friends etc – all are the reflections of a mother's love.
The book unravels the layers of human relationships in a beautiful way.
Premtirth
'Premtirth'
is a collection of short stories written by Narendrabhai Modi. In this book, he
draws a soulful portrayal of motherly feelings in a very simple and yet
impressive language.
Kelve
Te Kelavani
‘Kelave
te Kelavani’ means ‘education is that which nurtures’. The book is a
compilation of words of wisdom by Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister. The
book brings forth his thoughts and his vision to bring about a knowledge
revolution in Gujarat. It shows his love for education.
Sakshibhav
Sakshibhav
'Sakshibhav'
consists of a series of letters addressed to Jagat Janani Maa. It describes the
journey of inner-self of Narendra Modi and his feelings. The book brings forth
the emotional thoughts of Modi at the time of his struggle when he was a worker
with RSS.
Samajik Samarasata
Samajik Samarasata
‘Samajik
Samarasata’ is a compilation of Narendra Modi's articles and lectures. The
phrase, “Express your views not just through words but through actions too”,
aptly fits this book. The book reflects Modi's views on social harmony with no
discrimination on the basis of castes and unravels many incidents of his
interactions with dalits. The life incidents of many social reformers are also
narrated.
Convenient
Action: Gujarat's Response to Challenges of Climate Change
'Convenient Action: Gujarat’s Response to
Challenges of Climate Change' is Modi's first book in English. The book talks
about the changes of climate in the state of Gujarat and how the people of the
state respond to it. Under the leadership of Modi, people of the state found
the ways to take up such challenges.
100 Days Work Summary of Modi Government
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge on May 26, 2014, the world looked at him with high expectations. His manifesto had laid stress on bringing down inflation, renewing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and retrieving black money from abroad, among other initiatives. As the government completes 100 days, one thing that emerges is that Modi walked the talk. During these days, the government has been busy picking up tasks from the manifesto and ticking them. However, all their actions are not without criticism. Few initiatives that received thumbs up from everywhere:
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge on May 26, 2014, the world looked at him with high expectations. His manifesto had laid stress on bringing down inflation, renewing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and retrieving black money from abroad, among other initiatives. As the government completes 100 days, one thing that emerges is that Modi walked the talk. During these days, the government has been busy picking up tasks from the manifesto and ticking them. However, all their actions are not without criticism. Few initiatives that received thumbs up from everywhere:
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