Today is the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His 20-year-long journey in electoral politics, first as the CM of Gujarat and now as PM, makes him one of the longest-serving elected leaders. His charisma and strong political and emotional bonding have swayed the people of India. So when an international survey tells us that he is the world’s most popular political leader, we Indians are not at all surprised.

Revitalising India’s social and security landscape

Modi has evolved into a reformer who passionately raises social issues plaguing India and then effectively addresses them through public discourse and participation. Success stories like Open Defecation Free India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Namami Gange Abhiyan are sterling examples of this.

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