Narendra Modi is an Indian politician.
Narendra Damodardas Modi ( [ ˈnəɾeːnd̪rə d̪aːmoːd̪əɾˈd̪aːs ˈmoːd̪iː ] , born 17 September 1950 ) is an Indian politician who is the 14th and current Prime Minister of India , in office since May 2014 . 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 policies as chief minister , credited with encouraging economic growth , have received praise . Modi himself was elected to parliament from Varanasi .