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00:00Explore Narendra Modi's journey from tea-seller to Prime Minister.
00:09Humble beginnings, Modi was born in Vadnagar, Gujarat and assisted his father in selling tea at the local railway station,
00:17showcasing his early work ethic and resilience.
00:23Early political interest, at the age of eight, Modi was introduced to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS,
00:30where he began attending sessions and was mentored by Lakshman Rao and Amdar.
00:37Educational pursuits, Modi completed his high school education in 1967,
00:44earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 1978 and a master's degree from Gujarat University in 1982.
00:57Political involvement, during the 1975 emergency, Modi went underground to avoid arrest,
01:05later writing a book about the period and continued his involvement in political activities.
01:12Rise in politics, Modi's political career gained momentum as he held key roles in the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP
01:20and served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.
01:28Prime Ministerial role, in May 2014, Modi led the BJP to a historic victory in the general elections
01:36and became the 14th Prime Minister of India, marking the culmination of his political journey.
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