Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, serving since 2014. Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, he has been the Chief Minister of Gujarat for 13 years prior to becoming Prime Minister. Known for his strong leadership and economic policies, Modi has implemented several initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, attracting foreign investment, and promoting digital payments.
Manmohan Singh is an Indian politician who served as the Prime Minister of India twice. Born on September 26, 1932, he is an economist by training and a politician by profession. He served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, during which he promoted economic reforms in India and worked towards improving the welfare of the people.
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party. Born in June 1970, he is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, who is also a prominent politician. Gandhi has been involved in politics since his youth and has held various positions within the Congress party. He has been a member of the Indian Parliament and has also served as the President of the Youth Congress.
Indira Gandhi, born on November 19, 1917, and died on October 31, 1984, was the first female Prime Minister of India and one of the longest-serving Prime Ministers in Indian history.
Pranab Mukherjee (1935-2020) was the 13th President of India, serving from 2012 to 2017. A veteran Indian politician and senior Congress party leader, he held multiple cabinet positions including Finance Minister, Defence Minister, and External Affairs Minister. He made history as the first President of India from West Bengal. He passed away on August 31, 2020, at age 84 after contracting COVID-19.
Subramanian Swamy is an influential Indian politician and economist, recognized for his role in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and his contributions to the country's economic reforms. He has been a key figure in Indian politics since the 1970s, holding various political positions and advocating for economic policies that have shaped the nation's development.
Li Peng (October 20, 1928 – July 22, 2019) was a Chinese politician who served as the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China from 1988 to 1998, and as Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress from 1998 to 2003. A key figure during China's reform and opening-up era, he oversaw economic retrenchment policies and the decision to build the Three Gorges Dam. His career spanned critical transitions from planned economy to market-oriented reforms.
Shashi Tharoor is an Indian author, politician, and diplomat, born on March 9, 1956. He has made significant contributions to literature and public service, authoring numerous books on history, politics, and culture. Tharoor has held various political positions, including membership in the Indian Parliament and diplomatic roles at the United Nations.
Stafford Cripps was a distinguished British politician and economist, recognized for his influential role in the Labour Party and his pivotal contributions to post-war economic policies. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and was a central figure in shaping the economic landscape of the UK following World War II.
Jean Dreze is an economist born in 1959. He has conducted extensive research in India, focusing on issues of poverty, education, and economic development. Dreze is known for his profound insights into rural life in India and his contributions to policy reform.