Narendra Modi Fast Facts

Birth place: Vadnagar, Gujarat, India

Birthname: Narendra Damodardas Modi

Father: Damodardas Modi

Mother: Hiraba “Heeraben” Modi

Marriage: Jashodaben (Chimanlal) Modi (1968-present, separated)

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September 27-30, 2014 – Modi makes his first visit to the United States as prime minister, and meets with President Barack Obama.

November 5, 2014 – Forbes Magazine ranks him 15th on its list of Most Powerful People.

November 16, 2014 – Unveils a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Brisbane, Australia.

December 8, 2014 – Time magazine readers name Modi as Person of the Year in an annual poll.

January 15, 2015 – The U.S. dismisses the lawsuit charging Modi with crimes against humanity.

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