In the history of nations, there come moments when a leader rises above time and becomes an idea — an ideology that shapes the destiny of generations. For me, that moment came in 2015 when I realised that Shri Narendra Modi guiding a movement that aimed to rebuild the spirit of Bharat. His vision of “Rashtra Pratham,” his message of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,” and his deep sense of duty reflected philosophy. It was this realisation that inspired me to dedicate my life’s work to studying, documenting, and spreading his ideology through an academic platform.
I first had the honour of meeting Shri Narendra Modi on 5th March 2016 at his official residence. Later, I met him again officially in 1st February and 24/25 March 2017. Each meeting left a deep impact on my mind and heart. His words carried conviction, his thoughts were rooted in India’s civilisational values, and his life reflected a rare balance of simplicity and strength. I came back from those meetings with a firm belief that Narendra Modi is an ideology — an intellectual and moral force that needed to be studied like other great thinkers and reformers of India.
With this belief, I established the Centre for Narendra Modi Studies in 2021, which was later renamed as the Centre for NaMo Studies (CNMS). It was set up as a non-profit, academic, and research-oriented institution with full legal registration and complete transparency. Our aim was clear and simple — to study and promote the ideology of Narendra Modi through academic work, publications, and seminars. When we later learned that formal permission might be needed to use the full name of the PM, we respectfully changed it to “Centre for NaMo Studies” without hesitation. Every decision was guided by respect for law and the dignity of Shri Narendra Modi’s name.
Since its beginning, the Centre has functioned without seeking or accepting donations from anyone. All activities, books, and conferences have been personally funded by me as part of my devotion to the ideology of nation-first service. The Centre is a labour of faith, built on the belief that academic research can also be a form of national service.
In the past few years, CNMS has collaborated with several respected institutions, including Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in Bilaspur, National Sports University in Imphal, Central University of Haryana, and Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi. The Centre has also established academic councils and advisory boards that include respected figures such as Smt. P. T. Usha, former Governor Shri Vishwabhushan Harichandan, and several university vice-chancellors.
Over the years, our Centre has organised many conferences and seminars that were attended by senior leaders, governors, scholars, and public figures including Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Prof Jagdish Mukhi, Shri Rambahadur Rai, Shri Arif Mohammad Khan, Dr. Kiran Bedi, Swami Kailashanand Ji Maharaj, and MP Loksabha Ms. Kangana Ranaut. These programmes have served as intellectual platforms for understanding good governance, inclusive development, cultural nationalism, and the spirit of a self-reliant India.
We have also published more than two dozen books on different aspects of Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership, governance model, and social vision. These books are shared freely with scholars and libraries to help future generations understand the ideas that are shaping modern India.
When I look back at the journey of our publication, one of the most meaningful initiatives we undertook was the publication of Mann Ki Baat. We were the first to publish it in 2016, and it was distributed freely among the people. We continued this work every year thereafter, treating it not merely as a publication but as a form of public service. Each edition carried the voice of a leader speaking directly to the citizens, reflecting their hopes, values, and collective aspirations.
Over time, I realised that Mann Ki Baat was a dialogue between the Prime Minister and the nation. It captured the emotional and intellectual bond between leadership and the people. To preserve this extraordinary communication for future generations, we decided to develop Mann Ki Baat into a comprehensive book series. This ongoing project is a large-scale academic and documentation effort. We invite authors, thinkers, and researchers from different disciplines and regions to contribute their writings. The work is an academic and cultural responsibility to record a historic national conversation in scholarly form.
We are developing a Centre for Global Importance ‘Centre for NaMo Studies (CNMS)’ with a long-term vision — a thousand-year perspective — so that generations to come can study how the voice of one leader one Leader of Peace helped shape a new national to global character. Our team continues to expand this work through documentation, compilation, and translation, and we are preparing several companion volumes that will examine different themes emerging from Mann Ki Baat.
In the course of our work, a few people — have raised unnecessary objections and filed repetitive complaints. Most of these were found to have no basis. It is clear that such actions are not against any person but against an ideology — the ideology of Narendra Modi, which stands for unity, integrity, and progress. When ideas grow stronger, they often face resistance. That is a natural part of history. But truth has its own quiet strength.
The Centre for NaMo Studies continues to cooperate fully with all lawful authorities and processes. We have shared every document, from our registration certificates to our bank records, with complete transparency. We have nothing to hide because everything we do is guided by honesty and service to the nation. Our faith in the system, in truth, and in the idea of Bharat remains unshaken. The Centre for NaMo Studies will continue to promote research and discussion on themes like Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, and Viksit Bharat — ideas that reflect the moral and cultural essence of India’s rebirth.
For me, this work is not a career, but a calling. It is my humble contribution to the India that Narendra Modi envisions — strong, confident, and self-reliant. The Centre may be small in resources, but it is rich in conviction. We will continue to work with discipline, dignity, and faith in the ideology that has given meaning to our efforts. Narendra Modi is an ideology that represents timeless values. His vision will continue to inspire scholars, thinkers, and citizens who believe that nationalism and knowledge can go hand in hand. The Centre for NaMo Studies will keep working to ensure that this ideology is studied, preserved, and shared with generations to come.
Author is Managing Trustee of Centre for NaMo Studies (CNMS). He can be mailed at modistudies@gmail.com
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