Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India and a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), known for his rise from a modest background to a key political figure. He served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for 12 years and faced controversy regarding his handling of the 2002 Gujarat riots. Since becoming Prime Minister in 2014, he has initiated several significant programs and improved India's international relations while being recognized as one of the world's most influential leaders.