write a short note on our current prime minister.
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The charismatic personality of the Prime Minister of India, Shri. “Narendra Modi” has enticed people in India and around the world. “Narendra Modi” or NAMO effect in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections was phenomenal as the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party to come into power.
Who is Narendra Modi?
Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on 7 September 1950 in a town called Vadnagar in Mehsana district of the Indian State of Gujarat. In his childhood days he used to sell tea with his father at the Vadnagar Railway Station. Later he ran his own stall with his brother. This is the reason why “Narendra Modi” is also famously quoted as the “Chai wala”, a tea seller who became the Prime Minister of India.
Political Career:
“Narendra Modi” took keen interest in the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangha (RSS) activities and started attending the training sessions at a very early age. He was introduced to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) through RSS. In 2001 “Narendra Modi” was given the reins of Gujarat State after the falling popularity of then Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel during the crisis of Bhuj earthquake. As the Chief Minister of Gujarat “Narendra Modi” ruled from 2001 to May 2014. He resigned as an MLA from Maninagar and also as the Chief Minister to take oath as the Prime Minister of India on 26th May 2014.
Policies Credited to the Narendra Modi Government:
The “Narendra Modi” Government came to power at the premise of a hoard of promises done during the massive campaigns of 2014 Lok Sabha Elections. The Modi government is appreciated for new initiatives like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which aims for clean India. Mann ki Baat is a program aired by All India Radio where Prime Minister “Narendra Modi” addresses the country men on various issues in the country. Targeting youth empowerment the Make in India, Skill India, Digital India and other such programs are launched and run by the government. The Defence sector in India is also at the prime most position in the policies of the Modi government. “Narendra Modi” has projected a strong and independent image of India on the world platform.
Challenges and Criticism:
At the time he was Chief Minister of Gujarat “Narendra Modi” was heavily criticized and even accused of being complicit in the dreadful Gujarat riots in 2002. Based on the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report the Supreme Court acquitted “Narendra Modi” as no evidence was found against him. But still his positions during Gujarat Riots remain questionable in the eyes of scholars as well as common people.
The opposition parties claim that all the promises made by “Narendra Modi” during election campaigns are nothing but a hoax. Prime Minister “Narendra Modi” is also highly criticized by the opposition parties on several policies like demonetization, GST, exponentially increasing fuel prices, where by and large common people have suffered. In the recent 2018 state elections of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, BJP lost its stronghold to Congress even though “Narendra Modi” worked as a star campaigner. This loss has definitely hampered his image as a crusader.
Conclusion:
With his impeccable oratory and colossal charm “Narendra Modi” has enticed the entire nation and people around the world. In 2014 Lok Sabha elections the Modi wave swept all its opponents and the whole country was mesmerized and in complete awe by his sheer presence. Now all eyes are on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which is seen as the ultimate test for the brand “Narendra Modi” in India