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began as a pracharak for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) but was 'lent' to the BJP. He was made General secretary in charge of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh where because of strong likes and dislikes, he got embroiled in factional wars

Was made the Chief Minister of Gujarat after Keshubhai Patel faced repeated uprisings by rebels

Once in the saddle, Modi moved quickly. He privatised ports, announced he was not for power subsidy to industry and sought a nuclear power plant in Gujarat to address its power problems. "I believe the state should have a minimum role in Gujarat where people are enterprising," he said soon after assuming office

Since then, the black mark in his career has been the Gujarat riots. These have taken place in a state where rioting is endemic. Modi knows, however, that he is the darling of the Hindu right "� and if it keeps electing him who is he to complain ?