PM Modi Birthday 2026: From Selling Tea To Leading India, Know Narendra Modi’s Political Journey

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi celebrates his birthday on 17 September. This year he will turn 76. His journey, which started from Vadnagar in Gujarat, reached the post of Prime Minister of the country. Before coming into politics, his life was spent between organisational work and travels. After working in RSS, he took up responsibilities in BJP and gradually made his place in national politics. According to the Prime Minister's Office biography, Modi was born in an ordinary family and worked at the family's tea shop during his childhood. Let us know interesting facts related to him which you might not know.

How did the story that started from Vadnagar progress?

Modi's childhood was spent in Vadnagar, Gujarat. According to the official biography of PM's office, his family lived in modest economic circumstances. The family lived in a small house and along with studies, Modi also helped in the family's tea shop. Since childhood, he has been interested in reading and debate. Being born three years after independence, Narendra Modi is the first prime minister of the country born in independent India.

Why did he think of becoming a monk in his youth?

There was a period in Narendra Modi's life when he turned towards spiritual life. In his youth, he left home and went to different parts of the country and also travelled to the Himalayas. This spiritual phase of his is mentioned in the biography of the Prime Minister's Office. This period is considered to strengthen introspection and spiritual interest in his life.

How did he make a place in Gujarat politics?

Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in October 2001. He was not a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly when he assumed the post of Chief Minister. Later he contested the assembly elections and strengthened his hold in state politics. He remained the Chief Minister of Gujarat till May 2014. After this, BJP won majority under his leadership in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister on 26 May 2014.

What changed in 2019 and 2024?

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP again won majority on its own and Narendra Modi took over as Prime Minister for the second time. After this, BJP led NDA got majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive time on 9 June 2024. In this way, he became the second leader after Jawaharlal Nehru to become Prime Minister for three consecutive terms.

How many followers does PM Modi have on X?

PM Narendra Modi's official The latest figure on X's profile appears to be around 107.1 million. In July 2024 itself, his X account had crossed the mark of 100 million followers. Apart from this, in February 2026, Modi also became the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram.

Is PM Modi also fond of reading and writing?

Apart from politics, Narendra Modi has also been interested in reading and writing. According to the Prime Minister's Office biography, as a child he spent a lot of time in the local library and was fond of reading books. He is also known for writing poems in Gujarati.

Did he have any connection with theatre during school days?

Narendra Modi was also associated with theatre during his school days. He took part in plays and acted. In the old accounts related to his life, there is also mention of writing and acting in plays based on social issues.

How did 'Modi Kurta' become his identity?

Narendra Modi's special kind of half-sleeve kurta and jacket has now become a part of his public look. Names like ‘Modi Kurta’ and ‘Modi Jacket’ are also associated with this style. There has been discussion about his attire outside the country also. Ahmedabad's JadeBlue brand has also been associated with their kurtas and jackets.

Which big record did PM Modi make in 2026?

On June 10, 2026, Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days of serving as the elected PM. With this he left behind Jawaharlal Nehru's record of continuous tenure of 4,398 days. The central government passed a cabinet resolution on this achievement and described it as an important milestone in the history of Indian democracy.

In this way, his birthday in 2026 is coming not just as another milestone in his age but also after an important record of his long political journey as Prime Minister.