Happy Birthday Narendra Modi: Here are some rare photos of the powerful PM

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 71 today, we take a look at some of the very rare and unseen pictures of the BJP stalwart...

As PM Narendra Modi turns 71 today, we take a look at some of the very rare and unseen pictures of the BJP stalwart... Credit: NaMo App

Modi joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organisation in the early 1970s. He gained prominence and rose steadily in the RSS hierarchy over the years. In this photo, Narendra Modi is seen addressing the RSS swayamsevaks at an event. Credit: NaMo App

A rare group photo of Narendra Modi with RSS workers. Credit: NaMo App

Narendra Modi with Murli Manohar Joshi and other BJP leaders during the flag hoisting in Lal Chowk, Srinagar. Credit: NaMo App

Check out the photo of Narendra Modi disguised as a Sikh. While a huge number of BJP leaders were put in jail during the Emergency in June 1975, he changed his appearance and hid and moved around freely. Credit: NaMo App

Narendra Modi enjoying an ATV bike ride during his visit to the USA in 1993. Credit: NaMo App

A jovial Narendra Modi is seen enjoying a wisecrack. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

Narendra Modi clicked while engrossed in deep thought. Credit: NaMo App

A photo of young Narendra Modi. Credit: NaMo App