Narendra Modi: A Year in Pictures

2014 was capstone year for Narendra Modi. Here are some images that capture Mr Modi's rise to power, and his time as India's new chief executive.

  • Narendra Modi taking a selfie after casting his vote during the national election.
    Narendra Modi taking a selfie after casting his vote during the national election.
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  • Narendra Modi was met by large crowds when he addressed rallies.
    Narendra Modi was met by large crowds when he addressed rallies.
  • Narendra Modi seeking the blessings of his mother before taking charge as the Prime Minister of India.
    Narendra Modi seeking the blessings of his mother before taking charge as the Prime Minister of India.
  • Narendra Modi taking oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India.
    Narendra Modi taking oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India.
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  • Scorching heat or rain, weather was no deterrent for election campaigns.
    Scorching heat or rain, weather was no deterrent for election campaigns.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day.
  • Prime Minister Modi with BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
    Prime Minister Modi with BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
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  • PM Modi was introduced by actor Hugh Jackman at an event that he addressed in New York in September.
    PM Modi was introduced by actor Hugh Jackman at an event that he addressed in New York in September.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrating Diwali with jawans in Siachen, the world's highest battlefield.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrating Diwali with jawans in Siachen, the world's highest battlefield.
  • PM Modi introducing Chinese President Xi Jinping to the charkha at Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat.
    PM Modi introducing Chinese President Xi Jinping to the charkha at Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat.
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  • PM Modi with 99-year-old Saichiro Misumi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's oldest living associate in Japan.
    PM Modi with 99-year-old Saichiro Misumi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's oldest living associate in Japan.
  • Children tie rakhi to the Prime Minister on the Rakshabandhan festival.
    Children tie rakhi to the Prime Minister on the Rakshabandhan festival.
  • The Prime Minister on India's largest warship and aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya.
    The Prime Minister on India's largest warship and aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya.
  • PM Narendra Modi and PM Tony Abbott in discussion at Canberra, Australia, in November.
    PM Narendra Modi and PM Tony Abbott in discussion at Canberra, Australia, in November.
  • The Prime Minister launching his "Make in India" campaign in September.
    The Prime Minister launching his "Make in India" campaign in September.