Some Interesting anecdotes in Modi Ji s life

As a child, Narendra Modi had a dream of joining the Indian Army. His goal was to attend a Sainik School in Jamnagar. Unfortunately, his family's modest income prevented him from pursuing this opportunity.

His father owned a small tea stall at the Vadnagar railway station in Gujarat's Mahesana district. This tea stall was the main source of income for the family, who lived in a small house measuring 40 feet by 12 feet.

Despite the circumstances, Modi's love for the army remained strong. During the 1965 India-Pakistan war, a teenage Modi served tea to soldiers travelling in trains and passing through the nearby railway station.

As the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has celebrated festivals such as Diwali with the soldiers of the Indian Army.

EARLY LIFE AND DEBATING SKILLS

Narendra Modi was born and educated in Vadnagar. He was known as an outgoing boy who actively participated in extracurricular activities. He engaged in debates and discussions and spent hours in the school library to prepare for his topics.

Modi developed a knack for constructing arguments in debates and speeches, which later proved crucial as he entered politics. His debating skills led to his appointment as the BJP spokesperson and eventually as a powerful speaker who garnered support not only in Gujarat but across the country, creating what was referred to as the "Modi wave" in the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

DREAM OF RENUNCIATION

At a young age, Narendra Modi was inspired by the works of Swami Vivekananda and aspired to live a life similar to his. He dreamed of embracing a life of renunciation and asceticism, which led him to give up eating salt, chillies, oil, and jaggery. This dream propelled him on a journey across India, from Gujarat to West Bengal and finally to the Himalayas.

REFUSING ARMED OPPOSITION

In his twenties, Narendra Modi participated in the Navnirman movement, an anti-establishment agitation that began in Gujarat in 1973. He joined the student protest, which later gained support from opposition party leaders.

During this time, Modi had the opportunity to interact with Jayaprakash Narayan, a freedom fighter and anti-corruption crusader, who provided leadership to the agitation that started in Gujarat and Bihar. It was also during this period that Modi met George Fernandes, a prominent labor union leader who had gone into hiding after the imposition of a national emergency by the Indira Gandhi government in response to the widespread protests.

Legend has it that George Fernandes proposed armed opposition against Indira Gandhi's rule during a conversation with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Nanaji Deshmukh and Narendra Modi. However, Modi refused, stating that the Navnirman movement should remain non-violent in character.