India ยท Head of government
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India.
- Office
- Prime Minister of India
- In office since
- 26 May 2014
- Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Born
- 1950
How Modi took office
He was sworn in as Prime Minister for a third time on 9 June 2024 after the 2024 parliamentary elections. The official profile states that the BJP won an absolute majority under his leadership in 2014 and 2019.2
Career
- October 2001 to May 2014Chief Minister of Gujarat2
- 26 May 2014 to presentPrime Minister of India, in a third consecutive term since 9 June 20242,1,3
Education
- MA in political science, Gujarat University.2
Notable facts
- 9 June 2024: The official profile describes him as the first Prime Minister born after Independence.2
Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.
Sources
- United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
- Prime Minister's Office, India, PM's Profile
- Prime Minister's Office, India, News Updates (27 October 2026)