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PM Narendra Modi Turns 76, Celebrating a Journey from Gujarat to Global Leadership
✍️ Business Today
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 02:01 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday today, marking a milestone in a career that began in Gujarat politics and has since positioned him as one of the most influential leaders worldwide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 76th birthday on Tuesday, a milestone that underscores a career that began in Gujarat politics and has evolved into a global leadership role.
Born in 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi entered public life as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh before rising through the ranks of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, where his economic reforms and development initiatives drew national attention.
In 2014, Modi was elected as India’s Prime Minister, a position he has held since. His tenure has been marked by ambitious domestic programs such as Swachh Bharat and Digital India, as well as a proactive foreign policy that has positioned India as a key player on the world stage.
Internationally, Modi has become one of the most recognized and frequently visited leaders, with visits to over 70 countries and a growing influence in shaping global discussions on trade, climate, and security.
Born in 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi entered public life as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh before rising through the ranks of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, where his economic reforms and development initiatives drew national attention.
In 2014, Modi was elected as India’s Prime Minister, a position he has held since. His tenure has been marked by ambitious domestic programs such as Swachh Bharat and Digital India, as well as a proactive foreign policy that has positioned India as a key player on the world stage.
Internationally, Modi has become one of the most recognized and frequently visited leaders, with visits to over 70 countries and a growing influence in shaping global discussions on trade, climate, and security.