Narendra Modi

Fifteenth Prime Minister of India (May 2014-date), Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001-2014)

Born: 17th September 1950, Vadnagar

Though Narendra Modi served at Chief Minister for several years, I had not written to him to get his autograph. After he became Prime Minister in May 2014, I used the opportunity of his first birthday as PM to convey my best wishes to him, both for his birthday, and for running the country.

Prime Ministers usually do reply to the letters they receive, but they take their time. I was quite surprised to find an envelope from "Prime Minister" waiting for me within a couple of weeks of my letter. My letter in English got a reply in English and with a signature in English. I had enclosed a nice pic for autographing and was a bit disappointed that it wasn't sent back. Still, happy to have got Mr Modi's autograph!

Narendra Modi taking the oath as Prime Minister

26th May 2014

(Pic: Wiki Commons)