Narendra Modi was born in 1950 in Gujarat. He became involved in volunteer and activist work as a student and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was chosen to be the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001. As Chief Minister, Modi oversaw many infrastructure and economic developments in Gujarat through initiatives like the BIG 2020 plan. He focused on improving education, healthcare, and empowering women and children. Modi's governance faced some criticism but he also received many awards and recognition for his leadership.