New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He will turn 76 years old on 17 September 2026. Modi, who came from an ordinary family and reached the post of Prime Minister of the country, is one of the most talked about leaders of Indian politics. He became Prime Minister for the third consecutive time on 9 June 2024.
Left home at the age of 17
An interesting fact related to the early life of Prime Minister Modi is that he left home at the age of 17 and traveled to different parts of India. For about two years, he closely understood different regions and cultures of the country. Later he reached Ahmedabad and joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The financial condition of the family was normal.
According to the official profile of PM India, Modi's childhood was spent amidst economic challenges. His family lived in a small house in Vadnagar and to support the family, he also worked at a tea shop in the initial period. Along with studies, he was fond of reading books and participating in debates.
First Prime Minister born in independent India
Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister born in independent India. He was born three years after the country's independence. He served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from October 2001 to May 2014 and then became the Prime Minister for the first time in 2014.
Became Prime Minister for the third consecutive time
After giving absolute majority to BJP in 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Modi returned to power in 2024 also. On June 9, 2024, he took oath as Prime Minister for the third time. According to the official profile, he is also among the leaders who have been the longest serving Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Big presence on social media also
Prime Minister Modi is very active on social media. According to the available data of September 2026, he has about 10.7 crore (107 million) followers on his personal X account @narendramodi. In July 2024, his X account had crossed the mark of 10 crore followers.
Apart from politics, Modi is also fond of writing. According to the profile of PM India, he has written many books, which also include poems. He also considers yoga as a part of his daily routine.