Jashodaben Age, Wiki and Bio

Jashodaben

Quick Info

ProfessionTeacher (Retired)
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceBrahmanwada, Bombay State (presently Gujarat), India
CasteOBC (Modh Ghanchi)

Bio/Wiki

Real NameJashodaben Chimanlal
Full NameJashodaben Narendrabhai Modi
Famous ForBeing the wife of Narendra Modi

Physical Stats & More

Height158 cm (1.58 m or 5’ 2”)
Weight50 kg (110 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Personal Life

Date of Birth01/01/1952
BirthplaceBrahmanwada, Bombay State (presently Gujarat), India
HometownVadnagar, Gujarat
ReligionHinduism
CasteOBC (Modh Ghanchi)
ControversyMost 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 StatusMarried
Marriage Date1968

Family

FatherChimanlal Modi (deceased)
MotherName Not Known (deceased)
Siblings
BrothersAshok Modi, Kamlesh Modi
SisterNot Known
SpouseNarendra Modi
ChildrenNone

Career

Salary₹14,000 (Government Pension)
Net WorthNot Known

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.