PM Narendra Modi Features On The Forbes ‘72 Most Powerful People In The World’ List – Vaikundarajan

After a land slide victory in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elecations, PM Narendra Modi has earned a spot in the ‘72 most power people in the world’ – a list based on a research done by Forbes Magazine.

He ranks 15th on the list, 'The highest for a new entrant' said Vaikundarajan.

Before coming into power as the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi led as the Chief Minister of Gujarat where he was responsible for opening the state's economy and its rapid industrial development.

Russian President Vladimir Putin occupies the top spot beating US President Barack Obama who is placed at No 2.

Besides PM Narendra Modi, other Indians featured on the list are Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the 36th position, Arcelor Mittal Chairman and CEO Lakshmi Mittal at 57th spot and Microsoft’s Indian-born CEO Satya Nadella at the 64th spot.

Vaikundarajan congratulates PM Narendra Modi and other Indians for making it to the Forbes list.