Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on Thursday (today), marking another year since his birth in 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat.
Modi obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Delhi in 1978 and later earned a master’s degree in the same subject from the University of Gujarat.
He began his political career with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu organisation, before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1985.
Modi served as BJP General Secretary from 1998 to 2001 and later became Chief Minister of Gujarat, a position he held from 2001 to 2014.
During his tenure, Gujarat attracted foreign investment, developed infrastructure and international ties, while most settlements in the state were electrified.
Modi has served as India’s Prime Minister since 2014, leading national programmes including the ”Make in India” and ”Digital India” initiatives.
The volume of foreign investment in India increased from 25 billion dollars in 2014 to 45 billion dollars in the 2018-2019 financial year, according to TV BRICS.
Beyond politics, Modi has authored journalistic and literary works focusing on socio-political and religious issues.
India, one of the founding BRICS members, continues to play an active role in the group’s activities under Modi’s leadership.
Ahead of his birthday, the 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi from Sept. 12 to 13, where Modi held bilateral meetings with leaders of member countries.
At the summit, Modi said BRICS countries had agreed to establish an integrated system for responding to infectious disease outbreaks, a network of BRICS incubators and a start-up fund.
He also highlighted the BRICS Connect initiative aimed at boosting employment, alongside other initiatives agreed upon during India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship.
India’s BRICS chairship focused on four priorities; sustainability, innovation, cooperation and stability. (TV BRICS/NAN)(NAN)
