Narendra Modi

Modi became the fourth-longest-serving Prime Minister of India and the longest-serving non-Congress prime minister.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) became effective, subsuming around 17 taxes.

The government demonetised ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes with the intention of curbing corruption, black money, terrorism, and the use of counterfeit currency.

Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister of India after the BJP won a majority in the Lok Sabha election.

Modi was sworn in for a second term as Chief Minister of Gujarat after the BJP won 127 seats in the 182-member assembly.

A train with several hundred passengers burned near Godhra, killing approximately 60 people, leading to widespread riots in Gujarat.

Modi entered the Gujarat state legislature after winning a by-election in Rajkot II constituency.

Modi replaced Keshubhai Patel as Chief Minister of Gujarat with the responsibility of preparing the BJP for the upcoming December 2002 election.

Narendra Damodardas Modi was born to a Gujarati Hindu family in Vadnagar, Mehsana district, Bombay State (present-day Gujarat).