PM Modi in 2024: A collection of the year's most iconic photographs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appointed as the chief yajman by the temple trust, performed the rituals and unveiled the exquisite Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, adorned in gold and yellow. (Agencies photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) digital payments system to French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Jaipur. Macron was in India as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations. (Source: narendramodi.in)

PM Modi visited Gurdwara Patna Sahib, where he offered prayers and participated in serving food to devotees in the langar. Wearing a Sikh turban, he personally served langar from a steel bucket at the Gurdwara, the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. (PTI photo)

On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kargil to honour the courageous soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. During his visit, he addressed the nation, inaugurated several projects, and paid tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives for the country during the Kargil War. (Source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Ukraine, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has traveled to the country. Upon meeting, PM Modi warmly greeted President Zelenskyy with a hug. (Agencies photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Brics Summit in Kazan. This marks PM Modi's second visit to Russia within a span of three months. (Agencies photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates engaged in an insightful discussion on key topics, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate change mitigation, and women's empowerment. The leaders shared perspectives on the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social empowerment on the global stage. (Source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pope Francis shared a warm embrace at the Outreach session of the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy, where they joined other world leaders to address pressing global issues. (Source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi upheld the tradition he began in 2014 of celebrating Diwali with the troops by joining personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy, and Air Force in Gujarat's Kachchh to commemorate the festival of lights. (Agencies photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi bowed and respectfully touched the Constitution of India with his forehead upon entering the Sanvidhan Sabha (Central Hall of Parliament) to attend the NDA meeting. (Source: narendramodi.in)