New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political journey spans several decades. However, there are many such stories in his life before public life, about which very few people know. On the occasion of his 76th birthday, let us know 10 interesting things related to his life.
1. Hobby of writing poetry
Apart from politics, Narendra Modi has also been interested in writing poetry. He has written poems in Gujarati and Hindi. Themes like patriotism, spirituality, struggle and service are visible in his works.
2. Left home at the age of 17
According to official information, Modi left home at the age of 17. After this he traveled to different parts of the country for about two years.
3. Childhood spent in a small house
Modi had told in a conversation with Lex Friedman that his childhood was spent in a small house, which did not even have windows. The financial condition of the family was limited.
4. Test yourself in the cold
In his youth, he tried to test his physical ability and stamina by sleeping outside in the cold. He was influenced by the literature associated with Swami Vivekananda and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
5. Influenced by Ramakrishna Mission
Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts had a deep influence on Modi. In his youth he visited Ramakrishna Mission centers and met saints.
6. Desire to join the army
As a child, Modi wanted to join the Indian Army. Seeing the soldiers, a desire to serve the country arose in his mind.
7. Hobbies of reading and debate
During his school days he was very interested in reading books and debating. He spent time at the local library and also enjoyed swimming.
8. Leave marriage and serve a saint
In an incident from his childhood, he narrated that instead of going to a family wedding, he had decided to stop by a fasting saint and serve him.
9. First Indian PM to visit Bahrain
In 2019, Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Bahrain. During this, he met the leadership there and participated in the program related to Shri Krishna Temple.
10. Become PM directly from CM
Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and assumed the post of Prime Minister in 2014. Before this, his main work was related to the organization.
These incidents provide a glimpse of those aspects of his life which had become a part of his thinking and experiences even before he entered politics.