Narendra Modi – Gujarat Chief Minister who
became the face of Bharatiya Janata Party during the 16th Lok Sabha
Elections is more than just a party leader. Modi has evolved as a brand
and however his opponents may deny of the ‘Modi Wave’ deep down in their
hearts they fully agree with the fact that it is not just Modi wave but
a tsunami that is beating down the popularity charts. Narendra Modi –
an able leader, a party face and supremo of Bharatiya Janata Party has
always remained an object of interest among the people for his great
personality and idealistic yet contemporary thoughts. We take a look at
16 things about Narendra Modi – a leader that eclipsed every other face
in the politics during this 16th Lok Sabha Elections.
1. Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on 17th September, 1950 to
Damodardas Mulchand Modi and his wife, Heeraben. He was third of six
children. He was born in a family of grocers. As a child Narednra Modi
helped his father at his tea-stall.
2. Narendra Modi always kept quite on the topic of his marriage. The
BJP prime-ministerial candidate finally after remaining silent in the
previous four campaigns acknowledged Jashodaben Chimanlal as his wife
during filing the nomination form for the Lok Sabha Elections 2014.
Narendra Modi had a child marriage with Jashodaben at the age of 13
according to the tradition of his family. But Modi never accepted this
marriage as he was inclined towards RSS and decided to lead a bachelor
life. And so did Jashodaben who also decided to live her life as single.
3. Narendra Modi was very patriotic since an early age of 15. He
volunteered to serve the soldiers during Indo-Pak war of 1965. Narendra
Modi had keen interest in lives of ascetics. He was highly interested in
their lifestyle and he ran away from home and lived along with Sadhus
and finally reached Himalayas where it is assumed he lived for two
years.
4. Narendra Modi is said to have learnt the true meaning of hardship
and determination during the time he spent the time selling teas along
with his brother at State Transport Office in Ahmedabad.
5. Narendra Modi became the longest-serving Chief Minister in
Gujarat’s history. Modi was in power for 2,063 days continuously when he
resumed CM post in 2007. He took oath to become the Chief Minister of
Gujarat for the first time in 2001. Currently he is serving his fourth
consecutive term as Gujarat CM.
6. Narendra Modi during the phase of his sanyasi had just two pair of
clothes but the likely Prime Mnister has been very particular about the
way he looks in the public. He is very particular about wearing
wrinkle-free and ironed dresses. He has favourite cloth store Jade Blue
of Ahmedabad which he prefers for his dresses. Modi makes sure he looks
in top shape when in public. This makes him different from the
politicians and helps in building the brand Modi.
7. Narendra Modi might not have been provided with a visa in 2005 to
US but the irony is Modi has done a three month course in public
relations and image management in US. No wonder Modi knows how to strike
chord with his audience. He has been charismatic throughout his rallies
and has generated the much required boost Bharatiya Janata Party needed
this Lok Sabha Elections 2014.
8. Narendra Modi has a brilliant sense of humour. The opposition may
find it questionable but nobody can deny there is a tinge of witty
one-liners which has the audience in splits. He is outspoken and be it
during the rallies or giving interviews, Narendra Modi has been the man
of this political season.
9. Narendra Modi fasts all nine days during Navratra every year. He
has only one fruit a day during this time. Modi has built a Rs 70
crore-plus Shaktipeeth parikrama on the Gabbar hillock.
10. Narendra Modi may come across as conservative personality but is
an enthusiast when it comes to technology. He does not miss to check
news about himself everyday on internet. He is also very fond of latest
collection of watches.
11. Narendra Modi sleeps only four hours. He is a workaholic. He
reports to his office around 7 in the morning and works as late as 10 or
even late in the night. He likes to keep a tab on every change and
makes sure to keep all the clippings of what his opposition or critics
have to say about him.
12. Narendra Modi who is well known for his particularity about the
way he looks is very popular among the females. He is the second most
followed Indian politician on Twitter after Shashi Tharoor.
13. Narendra Modi’s hobbies are photography and poetry. He loves
writing and he is major contributor during his rallies speeches.
Narendra Modi also held an exhibition of photographs clicked by him.
14. Narendra Modi is vegetarian and likes Gujarati snacks like
Bhakhri. He is also said to be a loner and an introvert. He is said to
have no best friends but just a personal staff of three persons.
15. Narendra Modi appeared on the cover Time magazine’s Asian
edition. It is one of the very few politicians to grace the cover of the
prestigious magazine. He also featured in Time’s 2014 Time 100 list of
the most influential people in the world.
16. Narendra Modi idolises Swami Vivekanand and Indira Gandhi.
Narendra Modi is likely to be the next Prime Minister of India as the
results discloses within few hours. There is no doubt that Modi emerged
as the biggest leader in the Lok Sabha Elections 2014. The cliche line
of ‘ Love me or Hate me but you cannot ignore me’ fits perfectly to
Narendra Modi. One of the fiercest leaders to be seen in the present age
is – Narendra Modi.
