- Narendra Modi was born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, Bombay State (now in Gujarat), India.
- He belonged to a modest family and was the third of six children. His father, Damodardas Mulchand Modi, was a tea seller, and his mother, Hiraben Modi, was a homemaker.
- As a child, he helped his father sell tea at a railway station and later ran a tea stall with his brother.
Education:
- Modi completed his schooling in Vadnagar in 1967. His teachers described him as an average student but a keen debater with strong leadership qualities.
- In 1978, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from the University of Delhi through distance learning.
- In 1983, he obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science from Gujarat University.
During his early years, Modi was deeply influenced by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which he joined as a young boy. His association with the RSS played a key role in shaping his political career.