Narendra Damodardas Modi (born 17 September 1950) is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament for Varanasi. Modi is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist volunteer organisation. He is the first prime minister outside of the Indian National Congress to win two consecutive terms with a full majority and the second to complete five years in office after Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Modi says covid-19 poses tough challenge, India doesn't discriminate
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said coronavirus pandemic was a tough challenge but coordinated efforts can alleviate problems.
India has stood firmly with people in the country and outside during these tough times, Modi said speaking on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. "India stood firmly in support of everyone, without any discrimination, who are in need or who are in trouble, in the country or across the globe.
During this difficult time, there are people around us who work 24 hours to help others to maintain law and order, cure the infected and maintain cleanliness by sacrificing their own comforts," said Modi.
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