She lost her mother when she was only 2 years old. |
At just 3 years old, she was engaged to Narendra Modi. |
She married Modi at the age of 11. |
In 1968, at 16, she married Modi as per family customs. |
After marrying Modi, she stopped her studies. |
Modi encouraged her to continue her education. |
They were married for 3 years before Modi pursued sannyasa. |
She completed her Secondary School Examination in 1972. |
Her father passed away 2 years after separating from Modi. |
Modi returned home after 3 years of sannyasa. |
She completed her schooling in 1974 and teacher training in 1976. |
She taught at a primary school from 1978 to 1990. |
After teaching for 12 years in Banaskantha, she retired in Rajosana. |
She lives with her brother in Unjha, Gujarat. |
Jashodaben gained media attention when named in Modi's affidavit for elections. |
Before the 2014 elections, she vowed not to eat rice until he became PM. |
She remains detached from politics, focusing on social work. |
She wasn't invited to Modi's swearing-in as PM. |
She avoids media and supports BJP. |
She joined protests against slum demolitions at Azad Maidan. |