Prime Minister Narendra Modi occupies the first place among the 100 most powerful people of India. Let us tell you that there are many names in the list of 100 Powerful People of Indian Express, whose status has seen a lot of jump. It also includes Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, RSS’s Mohan Bhagwat, Mukesh Ambani, BJP national president JP Nadda and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.
PM Modi: PM Modi occupies the first position in the list of IE100. In fact, the crisis arising out of the Corona epidemic and the management of the vaccine for it, the BJP’s strengthening situation in West Bengal has enhanced the image of PM Modi. Apart from this, BJP has made a spectacular comeback in 4 out of 5 state assembly elections held recently. Due to which enthusiasm is being seen in BJP.
Significantly, the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is important behind all this. At the same time, getting 22,000 Indians out of the war zone during the war between Russia and Ukraine, is being considered as a tremendous diplomatic success of PM Modi. Let us tell you that even in 2021, PM Modi was on the first position in this list.
Amit Shah: The country’s Home Minister Amit Shah is at the second position in this list. Amit Shah is believed to have a lot of influence in the party despite JP Nadda being the BJP President. As the Union Home Minister, he remains the dominant number 2 in the government. Amit Shah’s strategy was also very effective in the UP elections.
Amit Shah’s activism turned out to be beneficial for the BJP amidst the loss to the party in western UP due to the farmers’ agitation. Talking about 2021, Amit Shah was still at number two.
Mohan Bhagwat: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat is at number three in this list. In fact, even after the strong pairing of Modi-Shah in the BJP, the Sangh continues to be seen as a strong shield for the BJP. In such a situation, the Sangh is constantly active at the grassroots level to strengthen the party. The RSS chief was at number three in last year’s list as well.
JP Nadda: BJP’s current national president JP Nadda occupies the fourth place in this list. Under his leadership, the BJP had to face defeat in West Bengal, but recently the BJP has won in four of the five states. It also includes politically important Uttar Pradesh. At the same time, in 2021 also JP Nadda was at number four.
Mukesh Ambani: Mukesh Ambani, chairman and MD of Reliance Industries Limited, is at number five in the list of most powerful people of 2021 and 2022. According to Forbes, Mukesh Ambani has a net worth of more than $96 billion. He is the richest Indian. Mukesh Ambani has done many deals in the telecom, retail and energy sectors over the years.
Yogi Adityanath: UP CM Yogi Adityanath is at sixth place in this list this time. At the same time, in 2021, he was number 13. In UP, since 1985, CM Yogi has become the first Chief Minister to return to power after completing five consecutive years in office. However, before the Lok Sabha elections to be held in 2024, the challenge will be to build a strong position of the BJP in UP.
Gautam Adani: Indian industrialist Gautam Adani is at the seventh position in this list. Earlier in 2021, he was ranked tenth. In a short span of time, he created an Indian business conglomerate with a value of more than $100 billion. Adani is said to be close to power. Their business includes an infrastructure major with ports, airports, electricity, city gas distribution and renewable energy.
The Adani Group is the largest airport operator with the rights to modernize and operate seven airports. The Adani Group owns the largest private power company and handles India’s largest commercial port.
Ajit Doval: National Security Advisor of the country, considered very close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ajit Doval is at number eight in this list. Let us tell you that Doval is considered the most powerful officer in the Modi government. He has vast experience in the management of national security. Which benefits the Modi government in facing challenges in the country and abroad.
Doval not only oversees China and Pakistan but also matters relating to policing in the country and Kashmir. He will play a major role in the decision to appoint the next Chief of Defense Staff. Doval has been one of the key decision-makers on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. He was seen playing an important role in evacuating the stranded Indians there.