Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, having taken office in May 2014. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been a significant figure in Indian politics, known for his economic reforms and initiatives like Make in India and Digital India. Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi rose through the ranks of the BJP and served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. His leadership style and policies have garnered both praise and criticism, making him a polarizing figure in contemporary Indian society.