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PM Narendra Modi Turns 76: A Look at His Journey from Gujarat to Global Leader
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🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:16 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 76th birthday, marking a political journey that began in Gujarat and led to his recognition as one of the world's most popular leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned 76, completing another year in a political career that has spanned decades. His journey from the bylanes of Gujarat to the highest office in India has been marked by significant electoral victories and policy shifts.
Before assuming the role of Prime Minister in 2014, Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, where he built his administrative reputation. His tenure at the national level has since seen him emerge as a prominent figure on the global stage.
As he marks his 76th birthday, Modi is widely regarded as one of the world's most popular leaders, a status reflected in various international surveys and his extensive global engagements. His rise from state-level politics to international prominence remains a defining aspect of his political legacy.
Before assuming the role of Prime Minister in 2014, Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, where he built his administrative reputation. His tenure at the national level has since seen him emerge as a prominent figure on the global stage.
As he marks his 76th birthday, Modi is widely regarded as one of the world's most popular leaders, a status reflected in various international surveys and his extensive global engagements. His rise from state-level politics to international prominence remains a defining aspect of his political legacy.