Narendra Modi is an Indian politician serving as the Prime Minister of India since May 2014. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization. Before becoming Prime Minister, Modi served as the Chief Minister the state of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.
Modi’s tenure as Prime Minister has been marked by significant economic reforms, including the implementation of the IndianGoods and Services Tax (GST) and the demonetization of high-denomination currency notes in 2016. His government has also focused on initiatives such as “Make in India,” “Digital India,” and “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” (Clean India Mission).
Modi’s leadership style and policies have been both praised and criticized. Supporters often highlight his efforts to boost economic growth and improve infrastructure, while critics point to concerns about religious tensions, freedom of speech, and the treatment of minority communities.
His foreign policy has aimed at strengthening India’s global standing, with a focus on improving relations with neighboring countries and engaging with major world powers. Modi has been re-elected as Prime Minister, with his party winning a significant majority in the 2019 general elections.
