Quick Info
| Profession | Teacher (Retired) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1952 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Brahmanwada, Bombay State (presently Gujarat), India |
| Caste | OBC (Modh Ghanchi) |
Latest News about Jashodaben
20/01/2025
Jashodaben survived a fatal car crash on a national highway in Rajasthan on Wednesday, January 20, 2025, when her SUV collided with a truck. One of her relatives, Basant Bhai Modi, died at the scene or during treatment, while Jashodaben, her bodyguard, and the driver suffered minor injuries. Police launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident, and Jashodaben was later confirmed to be recovering from head and arm injuries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Jashodaben Chimanlal |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jashodaben Narendrabhai Modi |
| Famous For | Being the wife of Narendra Modi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 158 cm (1.58 m or 5’ 2” ) |
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| Weight | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School Examination (1972) | |
| Teacher Training (1976) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | OBC (Modh Ghanchi) |
| Controversy | Most of the time different Media houses have mentioned about Narendra Modi's marriage with Jashodaben in a controversial manner; as before filing the nomination for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi had never acknowledged Jashodaben as his wife officially. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Marriage Date | 1968 |
Family
| Father | Chimanlal Modi (deceased) |
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| Siblings | Ashok Modi, Kamlesh Modi |
| Spouse | Narendra Modi |
Career
| Salary | ₹14,000 (Government Pension) |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | Not Known |
| Retirement Year | 2009 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She lost her mother when she was only 2 years old. | |
| 2. At just 3 years old, she was engaged to Narendra Modi. | |
| 3. She married Modi at the age of 11. | |
| 4. In 1968, at 16, she married Modi as per family customs. | |
| 5. After marrying Modi, she stopped her studies. | |
| 6. Modi encouraged her to continue her education. | |
| 7. They were married for 3 years before Modi pursued sannyasa. | |
| 8. She completed her Secondary School Examination in 1972. | |
| 9. Her father passed away 2 years after separating from Modi. | |
| 10. Modi returned home after 3 years of sannyasa. | |
| 11. She completed her schooling in 1974 and teacher training in 1976. | |
| 12. She taught at a primary school from 1978 to 1990. | |
| 13. After teaching for 12 years in Banaskantha, she retired in Rajosana. | |
| 14. She lives with her brother in Unjha, Gujarat. | |
| 15. Jashodaben gained media attention when named in Modi's affidavit for elections. | |
| 16. Before the 2014 elections, she vowed not to eat rice until he became PM. | |
| 17. She remains detached from politics, focusing on social work. | |
| 18. She wasn't invited to Modi's swearing-in as PM. | |
| 19. She avoids media and supports BJP. | |
| 20. She joined protests against slum demolitions at Azad Maidan. | |
| 21. She taught in village schools across Banaskantha and Mehsana districts. | |
| 22. She met Narendra Modi for the last time in 1987. |