PM Narendra Modi, then prime ministerial candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), bowed down in respect at the steps of the parliament house upon his arrival to attend the BJP parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi May 20, 2014. Reuters 
India's President Pranab Mukherjee (3rd L) administers the oath of office to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) at the presidential palace in New Delhi May 26, 2014. Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister in an elaborate ceremony at New Delhi's resplendent presidential palace on Monday, after a sweeping election victory that ended two terms of rule by the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty.Reuters 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) is greeted by his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif after Modi took the oath of office at the presidential palace in New Delhi May 26, 2014. Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister in an elaborate ceremony at New Delhi's resplendent presidential palace on Monday, after a sweeping election victory that ended two terms of rule by the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty. Looking on at right is Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam.Reuters 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif before the start of their bilateral meeting in New Delhi May 27, 2014. Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister in an elaborate ceremony at New Delhi's resplendent presidential palace on Monday, after a sweeping election victory that ended two terms of rule by the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty.Reuters 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the lunch hosted by the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in Thimphu, Bhutan on June 16, 2014.PIB 
U.S. President Barack Obama hosts a meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington September 30, 2014.Reuters 
India's Prime Minster Narendra Modi hugs actor Hugh Jackman on stage during the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park, New York September 27, 2014.Reuters 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while speaking at Madison Square Garden in New York, during a visit to the United States, September 28, 2014.Reuters 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at Madison Square Garden in New York, during his visit to the United States, September 28, 2014.Reuters 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga with others during a yoga camp to mark the International Day of Yoga, in New Delhi, India, June 21, 2015.Reuters 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the mass yoga demonstration at the Capitol Complex, Chandigarh, on the occasion of the 2nd International Day of Yoga – 2016, on June 21, 2016. The opposition is baying for Modi's blood both in and outside the Parliament ever since he demonetised high-denomination currencies in a surprise announcement on November 8, 2016. But his party members have staunchly defended the move, saying it is a "surgical strike" on black money.PIB India 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visits the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif's home in Raiwind, where his grand-daughter's wedding is being held, in Pakistan on December 25, 2015.PIB 
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and first lady Michelle Obama walk with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the pouring rain as they arrive to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi January 26, 2015.Reuters 
U.S. President Barack Obama and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) talk as they have coffee and tea together in the gardens of Hyderabad House in New Delhi January 25, 2015. Obama is visiting India for three days to attend Republic Day celebrations and meet with Indian leaders.Reuters 
Britain's Prince William shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, smiles during a photo opportunity at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, April 12, 2016.Reuters 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received on his arrival, at Hamad International Airport, in Doha, Qatar on June 04, 2016.PIB
The Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre completed three years in office on Friday (May 26). Three years ago in 2014, over 1.2 billion people in India had pinned their hopes on Modi to make the country an economic and political superpower.
Modi was elected prime minister of the country on May 16, 2014 in a landslide victory powering the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the biggest win the country has seen in last 30 years. He took oath as PM on May 26, 2014. The ceremony was attended by prominent leaders from abroad, including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
PM Modi launched several initiatives during his term so far including Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan, Clean Ganga Mission, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Digital India and Make in India to name a few. He also made several trips to foreign countries to gain a foothold on the global platform and make India a force to reckon with. He has shown particular interest in developing the rural sector and initiating projects to benefit farmers and the agricultural sector.
In November 2016, the Modi government made its biggest and most important decision to demonetise Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 legal tenders in an attempt to curb the menace of black money and corruption in India. The dramatic announcement to demonetise the curency notes was made by the PM himself on the evening of November 8 last year.
The jury is still out on whether the decision yielded positive results or improved the economy of the nation.
As the Modi government completes three years in power on May 26, 2017, we take a look at the highlights of his time in office.
