Narendra Modi is an Indian politician.
Narendra Modi . He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 , and is the Member of Parliament for Varanasi . Modi was appointed Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 , due to Keshubhai Patel 's failing health and poor public image following the earthquake in Bhuj . His administration has been criticised for failing to significantly improve health , poverty , and education indices in the state .