'My definition of secularism is India First'
'The Muslim community is more conscious now. They are not only watching this political 'drama', but also understand the conspiracy behind it.'

May 2014

Begins campaign for 2014 Lok Sabha elections by addressing Bharat Vijay Rally in Udhampur.

March 16, 2014

Named BJP’s campaign committee chief for 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

June 9, 2013

BJP declares Narendra Modi as PM candidate of the party for 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

September 13, 2013

Addresses historic Hunkaar Rally in Patna. In the midst of live bombs, gives a message of peace and inclusive development.

October 27, 2013

Foundation Stone for Statue of Unity is laid. Statue of Unity will be the world's largest statue and a tribute to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

October 31, 2013

Leads BJP to yet another victory in the Gujarat Assembly Polls. Becomes CM for 4th time.

'I won't apologise for 2002 riots'
'If Narendra Modi has committed such a crime then he should be hanged, this is my upfront demand, but if people are attacking me with criticism for political purposes without considering my effort of saving peoples lives, then I don't have an answer for them.'

July 2012

Embarks on Sadbhavana Mission. Travels across Gujarat and meets people, highlighting the spirit of peace, unity and brotherhood in Gujarat.

September 2011

Important Supreme Court verdict on 2002 riots. Tweets 'God is Great'

September 2011

Gujarat completes 50 years, grand state-wide celebrations held.

May 2010

'No model but democracy will suit India'
'The leadership after Independence, be it social leadership, cultural leadership or political leadership, everyone has done something wrong. In that sense, we are all responsible.'

May 2009

'I have a mission, not ambition'
'I leave for office at 9 am, and am there till 11 pm. Only during the elections, for those 30, 40 days, I spend my time on party work, otherwise the rest of my time I spend as an apolitical chief minister. I am not interested in this type of political activity.'

April 2009

'The nation is waiting for a strong, experienced leader'
'Actually, I am not a manager, I am simply an organiser. And since my childhood I had training in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, so I know the human wealth, what is the value of human wealth and how to use human resources, how to form teamwork. This is my training and because I got exposure as a CM, I tasted success.'

April 2009

E-Gram, Vishwa Gram Yojana launched. Long term vision of the Gujarat government to take technology to every corner of Gujarat seen in this initiative.

January 2009

Garib Kalyan Melas start. A historic scheme that gives the poor the fruits of development without any middlemen. The government directly goes to the people.

Serial blasts in Ahmedabad. Prompt response and tough handling ensures large terror module broken in remarkably less time.

July 26, 2008

Tata Nano drives into Gujarat. Tata Group lauds Gujarat's governance model and speed of decision making as reason behind the move to Gujarat.

October 2008

Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana -- a package devoted to welfare of tribal communities -- is launched.

BJP wins 2007 Gujarat assembly elections. Modi sworn-in as CM for third time.

December 2007

Becomes longest serving chief minister of Gujarat.

June 1, 2007

Annual Krishi Mahotsavs kick off. These Mahotsavs have revolutionised agriculture across Gujarat, giving farmers cutting-edge technology, proper guidance and resources at their doorstep.

President APJ Abdul Kalam dedicates Jyotigram Yojana to the people of Gujarat. The Jyotigram Yojana initiative provided for 24/7 three-phase power supply to people of Gujarat.

November 11, 2006

Kanya Kelavani and Shala Praveshotsav initiated with the aim to increase school enrolment especially among girl students. Every summer, the CM, ministers, officials visit villages across Gujarat and ask parents to send their children to school.

First biennial Vibrant Gujarat Investors Summit is inaugurated by L K Advani.

September 28, 2003

Leads BJP to record win in 2002 Gujarat assembly elections.

December 2002

'All of you want a magic wand in Gujarat'
'Whatever I do, whatever decision I take is weighed with reference to Godhra. Even if I transfer a government employee it is seen in connection with the riots.'

August 2002

'I have allowed the media to behave as it wants'
'Every election is made out to be a crucial election as if it is a question of life or death. In my life, I don't consider any event as the last event. I always believe there is no full stop in life.'

August 2002

Sworn in as the chief minister of Gujarat.

October 7, 2001

'Atalji was on the defensive'
'Musharraf was the architect of the Kargil war. Atalji told him bluntly that India has the capacity to deal with terrorism despite Pakistan's presence.'

July 2001

BJP secures consecutive victories in Lok Sabha elections under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. As general secretary (organisation), Modi was actively involved in the campaign that led to BJP's victories.

Sonia inaugurated a new era -- corruption by proxy
'In future if Digvijaya works as a model for Colgate toothpaste or a toothbrush, he will be their best model. A best seller.'

November 1998

Becomes national general secretary (organisation), a prestigious party post held by stalwarts like Kushabhau Thakre and Sunder Singh Bhandari in the past.

'I am a humble party worker with no political ambition'
'Muslims can be divided into two. Those with the BJP and those who are indifferent'

February 1998

BJP secures majority in Gujarat assembly elections, winning 121 seats. As organisation secretary, Narendra Modi plays a very important role.

March 1995

Moves to Delhi as national secretary. He is given charge of North Indian states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

October 1995

Ekta Yatra commences. Yatra led by Dr Murli Manohar Joshi. Yatra aimed at national integration and giving a strong message to anti-India elements.

September 11, 1991

Somnath-Ayodhya Yatra commences. Modi is an integral part of the organisation of the Yatra that was undertaken by Advani.

September 25, 1990

BJP wins 67 seats in Gujarat assembly elections and joins Chimanbhai Patel's government as an alliance partner.

March 1990

Lok Shakti Yatra organised.

Active role in organisation work for elections to various civic bodies. BJP wins AMC elections for first time.

Joins BJP as organisation secretary of the Gujarat Unit.

February - March 1987

Nyay Yatra to fight for rights of the poor. Begins work for 1989 Lok Sabha elections.

Becomes 'Sambhag Pracharak' and given additional region of South Gujarat and Surat as focus area.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is born.

Gets more responsibility in the Sangh. Becomes 'Vibhag Pracharak' and asked to work in Vadodara and central Gujarat.

Emergency is imposed. Narendra Modi gets fully involved in anti-Emergency struggle. Becomes integral part of Gujarat Lok Sangharsh Samiti, a movement to restore democracy.

Active participant of Navnirman Movement, a youth movement against corruption in Gujarat.

Joins the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Takes a conscious decision to devote his entire life towards service of the nation.

Leaves home and travels across India, including the Himalayas, Rishikesh and the northeast.

India-Pakistan war breaks out. Narendra Modi serves tea at Mehsana Railway Station to jawans who are going and coming from the border.

Born to Hiraba and Damodardas Modi in Vadnagar, Gujarat (Mehsana district)

September 17, 1950