Narendra Modi Height, Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Narendra Damodardas Modi
Nickname	NaMo
Profession	Politician
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet inches– 5’ 7”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	White
Politics
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey	• In 1985, he joined BJP. • In 1988, BJP elected him Organizing Secretary of Party’s Gujarat Unit. • In November 1995, he was elected National Secretary of BJP. • In May 1998, he became the General Secretary of BJP. • On 3 October 2001, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the 1st time and retained the post till 2014. • He was appointed to BJP Parliamentary Board on 31 March 2013. • He won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the Varanasi Constituency by a massive margin of 3,71,784 votes. • On 26 May 2014, he was appointed the 14th Prime Minister of India. • He won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Varanasi Constituency by a margin of 4,79,505 votes; larger than the previous margin in the 2014 General Elections. • On 30 May 2019, he took the oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India.
Awards, Honours	2007: • He was named the Best Chief Minister in a nationwide survey by India Today.2012: • He was featured on the cover of the Asian edition of Time Magazine. 2014: • He was awarded Indian of the Year by CNN-IBN news network; also, Forbes Magazine ranked him the 15th-Most-Powerful Person in the World. 2015: • Bloomberg Markets Magazine ranked him the 13th-Most-Influential Person in the World; also, named one of Time’s “30 Most Influential People on the Internet” as the second-most-followed politician on Twitter and Facebook. 2014 & 2016: • He was declared the winner of the Time magazine reader’s poll for Person of the Year. 2016: • On 3rd April, he was honoured with Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud; the highest civilian honour of Saudi Arabia. • On 4th June, he ws honoured with State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan; the highest civilian honour of Afghanistan. 2014, 2015, and 2017: • He was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. 2015, 2016, and 2018: • Forbes Magazine ranked him the 9th-Most-Powerful Person in the World. 2018 • On 10th February, honoured with Grand Collar of the State of Palestine; the highest civilian honour of Palestine for foreign dignitaries • On 27th September, awarded the Champions of the Earth Award; the UN’s highest environmental honour, also given to five other individuals and organisations, for his leadership of the International Solar Alliance and pledge to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022 • On 24 October, conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. 2019 • On 22 February, he received the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018. • On 4 April, he was conferred with Zayed Medal, UAE’s highest civilian award, for giving “a big boost” to the bilateral relations between both the countries • On 25 September, conferred the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by his government. 2020 • On 21 December, he awarded the ‘Legion of Merit’ by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday for his role in advancing the India-U.S. relationship. 2021 • On 24 February, the world’s largest cricket stadium, at Motera in Ahmedabad, was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium; hours before the start of the day-night third Test between India and England. It was also the first international match at the new venue. The stadium was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind. • In December 2021, the Kingdom of Bhutan awarded Narendra Modi Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo or the Order of The Druk Gyalpo, the highest civilian decoration in Bhutan; with this, he became the first foreigner to receive the coveted award. ^[1]The Hindu 2022 • On 24 April 2022, he received the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at Mumbai’s Shanmukhananda Hall; the award was instituted by the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan charitable trust in memory of the legendary singer. ^[2]The Hindu 2023 • In May 2023, he was conferred with the highest honours by Fiji and Papua New Guinea, “The Companion of the Order of Fiji” by his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka for his global leadership, and Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL) for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South. ^[3]NDTV • On 25 June 2023, he was conferred with the ‘Order of the Nile,’ Egypt’s highest honour. ^[4]The Indian Express • On 13 July 2023, he was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France, by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to have been conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. ^[5]The Hindu • On 1 August 2023, he was conferred with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award at an event in Pune, Maharashtra.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	17 September 1950 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2023)	73 Years
Birthplace	Vadnagar, Bombay State (Now, Gujarat), India
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Vadnagar, Gujarat, India
School	Higher Secondary School, Vadnagar, Gujarat
College/University	• Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India • University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
Educational Qualification(s)	• SSC exam from Gujarat Board in 1967 • BA in Political Science (a distance-education course from Delhi University) • MA in Political Science from Gujarat University in 1983
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	OBC (Modh Ghanchi), for more information about his caste, Click Here
Blood Group	A (+ve)
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Address (permanent)	C-1, Someshwar Tenament, Ranip, Ahmedabad-382480, Gujarat
Address (official)	7, Lok Kalyan Marg (earlier called 7 Race Course Road), New Delhi
Hobbies	Doing Yoga, Reading
Controversies	• He was named one of the masterminds in the 2002 Gujarat Riots; however, on 11 December 2019, Justice Nanavati-Mehta Commission gave clean chit to him in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The Gujarat Government tabled the final part of the Justice Nanavati-Mehta Commission report on the 2002 riots, in the Assembly on 11 December 2019. The report deals with post-Godhra violence in which more than 1,000 people were killed in the widespread communal riots across the State. The Commission has given clean chit to the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi and others in post-Godhara riots. The Commission held that the riots were not organised and the State administration had taken all necessary measures to control the situation. ^[6]The Hindu Later, Zakia Jafri, wife of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who was among the 68 people killed in what came to be known as the Gulbarg Society massacre, filed a petition against the exoneration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a 2002 Gujarat riots case in the Supreme Court, and on 24 June 2022, the apex court upheld the clean chit given to him by a Special Investigation Team or SIT. ^[7]NDTV • Teesta Setalvad held him responsible for the murder of her husband in the Gulbarg Society in 2002. • He was also held responsible for the fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan. • He has also been criticized regarding his marital status. • The United States denied visa for his role in the Gujarat Riots. • He was criticized for tapping the phone-calls of a girl (a student of architecture) in the Snoopgate scandal. • In 2015, he was criticized for wearing a suit worth ₹10 Lakh with a monogram of his name- Narendra Modi. • On 10 August 2018, the first time in the history of Indian Parliament, a portion of Prime Minister’s comment was deleted from the records of the Rajya Sabha. After the election of Harivansh Narayan Singh as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, in his speech congratulating Harivansh, PM Modi said the election was between “two Haris.” He went on to take a swipe at Mr. Hariprasad (opposition’s candidate), playing with his initials.
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	Year 1968
Family
Wife/Spouse	Jashodaben Chimanlal Modi
Children	None
Parents	Father– Late Damodardas Mulchand Modi (died of Bone Cancer in 1989) Mother– Heeraben (homemaker; died on 30 December 2022)
Siblings	Brothers– Soma (75 Years)- Retired Officer of Health Department, Amrut Modi (72)- A Lathe Machine Operator, Prahlad Modi (62)- Runs a Shop in Ahmedabad, Pankaj (57)- Clerk in the Information Department in Gandhinagar Sister– Vasantiben Hasmukhlal Modi
Favourites
Politician(s)	Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Leader(s)	Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda
Singer	Lata Mangeshkar
Song(s)	• “Jyoti Kalash Chhalke” from the film Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (1961) • “O Pawan Veg Se Udne Wale Ghode” from the film Jai Chitod (1961)
Style Quotient
Car Collection	He doesn’t have any car registered to his name.
Money Factor
Salary (as the Prime Minister of India)	Rs. 160,000/ Month + Other Allowances
Assets/Properties ^[8]DNA	Moveable (worth Rs 2,23,82,504) Bank Balance– Rs 46,555 in SBI’s Gandhinagar NSCH Branch Fixed Deposits and MOD (Multi Option Deposit Scheme)– worth Rs 2,10,33,226 at the same branch National Saving Certificate (Post)– Rs 9,05,105 Life Insurance (LIC) Policy– Rs 1,89,305 Jewellery– four pieces of gold rings, weighing approximately 45 grams worth Rs 1,73,063 (as of March 2022) Immovable (nil) Note: As of 31 March 2022, he no longer owned any immovable property after donating his share in a residential plot in Gujarat that he earlier owned, which was a 3,531 sq ft plot in Sector-1, Gandhinagar worth Rs 1.1 crore (as of April 2019).
Net Worth (as of 31 March 2022)	Rs 2,23,82,504 ^[9]The Indian Express

Some Lesser Known Facts About Narendra Modi

Is Narendra Modi a smoker?

Narendra Modi does not consume alcohol.

In India, he was born into an oil-pressing community known as the Other Backward Class (OBC), as designated by the social hierarchy.

During his childhood, Modi had aspired to join the Indian Army and made efforts to secure admission in a Sainik School. However, due to financial limitations, he was unable to fulfill his desire of enrolling in the prestigious institution.

Narendra Modi embarked on a journey across various regions of India when he was just 17 years old, leaving his home behind. He became a wanderer.

Narendra Modi, when he was young, frequently helped his father at the tea stall located at Vadnagar Railway Station. During his time at the Vadnagar Railway Station, Modi sold tea at the stall.

In 1989, while Narendra Modi was on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, his father unfortunately passed away due to Bone Cancer. This marked the beginning of Narendra Modi’s spiritual journey.

After joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Narendra Modi was given the responsibility of cleaning the floors at the RSS Headquarter situated in Ahmedabad. He actively participated in an RSS camp.

became betrothed to Jashodaben at a tender age. As he grew older, Narendra Modi…

Narendra Modi is captured in a vintage photograph, residing separately from his family members at his official residence.

Narendra Modi attended a 3-month course on Image Management and Public Relations in the United States, specifically at the White House.

Narendra Modi, demonstrating profound respect, bows down before a statue of Vivekananda, showcasing his admiration for the renowned Swami.

has amassed over 12 million followers, making him the second most followed leader on the platform after Barack Obama.

Narendra Modi mostly wears attire that is free of creases.

In 2010, Gujarat achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the second-best state in the world under the leadership of its Chief Minister.

Not once did he take a day off during his 13-year term as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

view him as the most tech-savvy leader in India due to his high level of engagement on various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. His large number of followers on these platforms further solidify his reputation as a digitally proficient leader.

Narendra Modi and former United States President Barack Obama share a strong friendship. Narendra Modi was accompanied by both Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

Qamar Mohsin Sheikh, also known as Qamar Jahan, has been tying Rakhi to Narendra Modi since his time as an RSS worker. On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Qamar Mohsin Sheikh and her husband paid a visit to Modi.

He made history on 26 May 2014 by becoming the inaugural Prime Minister of India to have been born in independent India.

Narendra Modi consistently signs his name in Hindi, regardless of whether it is a casual event or an official document.

Narendra Modi, a pure vegetarian, takes pleasure in indulging in simple food during his meals.

He was warmly welcomed at the Madison Square Garden in New York on 28 September 2014, with a full-house reception.

A fitness enthusiast, he has made Yoga a vital part of his everyday schedule. Moreover, he gained recognition for elevating Yoga to an international level, leading to its establishment as International Yoga Day by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2015. Subsequently, every year on 21 June, people worldwide celebrate International Yoga Day.

In 2015, just three days before the inauguration of a temple dedicated to Narendra Modi in Kotharia village, Rajkot, Gujarat, the temple was demolished by the ‘Om Yuva Group’, who were responsible for its construction. It was reported that the group took this action after Modi expressed his dissatisfaction with the temple and his disapproval of such structures being built in his honor. Modi took to Twitter to express his deep disturbance upon learning about the temple, emphasizing that it went against the cherished traditions and values of India. He pleaded with those involved to reconsider their actions and refrain from proceeding with the construction. The temple in Kotharia village was originally intended as a tribute to Narendra Modi.

Narendra Modi is widely regarded as one of India’s most popular leaders, known for his strong rapport with the general public. He is frequently observed going beyond formal protocols to personally engage and interact with people.

Modi’s wax statue was unveiled at London’s Madame Tussaud Wax Museum in 2016.

In a shocking turn of events in the administrative history of India, on November 8, 2016, he made a surprising announcement to demonetize the two largest currencies in the country at that time, the Rs. 500 and 1000 currency notes.

Narendra Modi possesses the talents of an author and poet, having penned several books predominantly in Gujarati. Noteworthy among his works are Sangharshma Gujarat (1978) and Jyotipunj (2008). One of Narendra Modi’s earliest creations, Sangharshma Gujarat, was written in 1978.

After the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections concluded on May 23rd, he achieved a historic milestone as the sole leader of BJP to guide the party to secure over 300 seats in the Lok Sabha Elections.

Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for the second time on May 30, 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history in June 2023 by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address a Joint Sitting of the US Congress. Notably, he had previously addressed the U.S. Congress in 2016.

Narendra Modi’s visit to Greece on August 25, 2023 aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, which was the first visit by an Indian prime minister since Indira Gandhi’s trip in September 1983, four decades earlier. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, George Gerapetritis, warmly greeted Narendra Modi upon his arrival at Athens International Airport.