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Politics
Modi at 76: From a Gujarat Town to the Global Stage
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 02:16 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now 76, reflects on his rise from a modest Gujarat town to becoming a globally recognised leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned 76, prompting a profile that charts his remarkable ascent from a small town in Gujarat to the forefront of international politics.
Born in a modest Gujarat community, Modi entered public life through grassroots activism and regional politics, gradually building a reputation that resonated beyond state boundaries.
Over the ensuing decades he rose to lead the nation as its prime minister, a position that has taken him to multilateral forums, global summits and bilateral meetings across continents.
The Economic Times piece underscores how his personal journey mirrors India’s own emergence on the world stage, highlighting the blend of local roots and global ambition that defines his leadership.
Born in a modest Gujarat community, Modi entered public life through grassroots activism and regional politics, gradually building a reputation that resonated beyond state boundaries.
Over the ensuing decades he rose to lead the nation as its prime minister, a position that has taken him to multilateral forums, global summits and bilateral meetings across continents.
The Economic Times piece underscores how his personal journey mirrors India’s own emergence on the world stage, highlighting the blend of local roots and global ambition that defines his leadership.