Modi’s wife wants to know her rights
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NEW DELHI: The wife of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inexplicably doesn’t live with him has asked the government to explain her official rights as the spouse of the Indian leader and also said she feared for her life, according to local reports on Monday.
The reports said Ms Jashodaben on Monday filed an RTI application with Mehsana police in Gujarat to seek details of the security cover given to her at present and what she is entitled to.
Press Trust of India said that in her application Ms Jashodaben expressed unhappiness about the current protection set-up, where her guards travel in government cars, while, despite being a PM’s wife, she has to travel in public transport.
She was quoted as saying also that just like former prime minister Indira Gandhi was killed by her own bodyguards she felt scared of her guards. She asked the government to make it mandatory for each guard to produce copy of deployment order.
Ms Jashodaben, who has been previously described as a junior school teacher asked the government to explain the definition and details of protocol she was entitled to.
Mehsana superintendent of police J.R. Mothalia has been quoted as saying that Ms Jashodaben wanted to know what her rights as Mr Modi’s wife were as far as the security aspect was concerned.
“Today, she came to our office and filed an RTI to know about her rights as PM’s wife with regard to security cover. We will give our written reply to her in stipulated time,” said SP Mothalia.
Ms Jashodaben lives with her brother Ashok Modi in Unjha town of Mehsana district. After Mr Modi was sworn in as prime minister, she was given security by the Mehasana police.
“We have deployed ten of our policemen, including armed guards, for her security. They work in two shifts, five each in one shift,” PTI quoted police inspector of Mehsana Special Operations Group J.S. Chavda as saying.
In her application, Ms Jashodaben sought several documents from the police department related to her security cover and details of the protocol it derives power from. She also asked for a certified copy of the actual order passed by the government about providing security.
She also wanted to know the laws and related provisions in the Indian Constitution about security cover given to a prime minister’s wife.
The standard drill by a parliamentary act requires the immediate family of the prime minister and former prime ministers to be given top grade Special Protection Group cover, a service given by law to protect Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and her children.
Published in Dawn, November 25th , 2014
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Nov 25, 2014 07:20am
That's the difference between Indian 1st lady and ours one!
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Nov 25, 2014 07:21am
She has waited long for her rights being wife of Indian PM.Now, she stood up firmly. It appears that the first lady is going to mess up Mr. Modi's ambitious plan.
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Nov 25, 2014 07:22am
Why she does not live with him?
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Nov 25, 2014 07:24am
Yes, she has right to know. On the other side Modi has dedicated his life to his country. He never did anything even for his brothers in his 12 years as a chief minister of Gujarat. His marriage was arranged to make him a family man that he did not accept. Though on papers marriage was solemnized, practically Modi never spent any time with Jashoda Ben.
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Nov 25, 2014 07:25am
Long live India - with such humble politicians you will always remain to be the jewel in worlds crown
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Nov 25, 2014 07:26am
The wife of Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted to know the laws and related provisions in the Indian Constitution about security cover given to a prime minister’s wife. She may obtain briefing form Nawaz Sharif's family how to misuse the state apparatus.
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Nov 25, 2014 07:29am
So now the helpless wife of Modi is fearful that some terrorist may assassinate her, " just like former prime minister Indira Gandhi was killed by her own bodyguards she felt scared of her guards. "
Really feel sorry for her - while Modi is globetrotting in luxury all over the world like some Bollywood star, staying in five star hotels and living it up in New Dehli like some emperor - his poor wife is running around in rickshaws. Shining India? Certainly not for Modi's wife.
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Nov 25, 2014 07:30am
what a laugh
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Nov 25, 2014 07:35am
Modi Should come out of the closet
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Nov 25, 2014 07:43am
I learnt somewhere that she is his ex-wife? Not sure if its true or not.
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Nov 25, 2014 07:51am
Poor woman, has now more hectic and uneasy life, than normal.
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Nov 25, 2014 08:06am
That is a good one. She indeed has all rights to get some protection and more. In Pakistan she would have been long divorced and no rights would have been given to her.
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Nov 25, 2014 08:10am
and he said he was not married???? rockstar he is. atleast he has proven it by hiding his legit wifey :)
way to go,, your honesty Sir!!!!
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Nov 25, 2014 08:30am
This article shows that Indian politicians, including the wife of the current Prime Minister Modi, are very humble people. This is humbleness that the politicians from the rest of the world, especially Pakistan, need to imitate.
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Nov 25, 2014 08:33am
Comments from Indian friends as you're always on Dawn. Which I don't blame you, TOI articles are simply masala rubbish.
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Nov 25, 2014 08:43am
She is a simple lady who does not want the protection but has to put up with it as her husband is the PM. Goverment should consider withdrawing the guards and leave her alone and peaceful.
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Nov 25, 2014 08:46am
So the wife of Indian PM travels in public transport. ..what a shame...wt a poor nation...look at us...even the domestic help of our Mughal e azam travells in business class....
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Nov 25, 2014 08:48am
Can Pak ruling families learn from it?
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Nov 25, 2014 08:53am
"The wife of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inexplicably doesn’t live with him..."
The story is datelined New Delhi, so I am assuming the writer -- in this case "The Newspaper's Correspondent" -- is stationed in New Delhi, and so should have a better knowledge in this matter.
It's an open knowledge that Modi's wife is a private person, a dedicated school teacher-social worker, and they have lived apart so far on mutual consent from the time she came to him as a child-bride, and he told her in-laws to send her to school like a normal girl and not throw her into the life of matrimony. This wasn't an issue all these years. It's not a state secret.
Apparently, now, according to a Bombay paper, she has come public and expressed her willingness to stay with him. It's their decision as a couple to take this forward, and it's in the open.
So please don't drag DAWN down to the level of a rag, using words like "inexplicably doesn’t live with him" and giving the story a salacious spin.
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Nov 25, 2014 08:58am
Wow.. DAWN got another path breaking news from India !! All the best.
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Nov 25, 2014 09:06am
What kind of prime minister is this? Doesnt live with wife, lets his wife travel in public transport. Shameful.
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Nov 25, 2014 09:26am
Oh very said she should have given proper respect, not only as his wife but as woman and this shows both the country importance of woman's in our society. The government is so lethargic and careless, after-all she is prime minister wife. Where is comments of Indian now?
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Nov 25, 2014 09:26am
And here in Pakistan we have a queen who does not know the rights of a common man...
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Nov 25, 2014 09:38am
Modi doesnt treat her wife right, look at Nawaz Sharif he takes full three generations abroad wherever he goes.
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Nov 25, 2014 09:38am
she is first lady she lives a simple life. compare with Nawaz NS wife.
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Nov 25, 2014 09:41am
This is really silly, Jammu and Kashmir is going to polls today and expect a 60% turn out and this is not your top news but a PM's estranged wife files a RTI and it makes headlines... I expected more this news paper :-)
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Nov 25, 2014 09:43am
She is no PM like Indira Gandhi, she is the PM's spouse who doesnt even live with him. I am pretty sure she's covered in the security department but maybe its lust to enjoy the facilities such as govt cars and protocols which are pushing her to inquire about all this.
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Nov 25, 2014 09:45am
The headline is mischievous and misleading. Modi's wife wanted to know as to how many security people and who all around her are security personnel. But headlines means something else. Her query is quite right. If you see people with AK47 you will definitely get scared even if they are for your protection unless you know the details.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:07am
Who cares? It is india's internal matter
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Nov 25, 2014 10:11am
Yeah, this is useless information for which we really don't care.
Also, too much repetition in the news.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:12am
Not at all a topic for discussion.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:12am
What no comments from the land of ' no faults'. I can't wait to hear the excuses , denials and deflections on this one. I guess I have to change my name.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:22am
@arif They are an estranged couple.....Couldn't you just look this up ???
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Nov 25, 2014 10:25am
She should meet Kulsoom Nawaz at once to know her legitimate and illegitimate rights.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:25am
Hope someday Pakistan PM wife rides in public transport. That will be the day.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:26am
@BK@ yes, this is a point of significant interest not for us but for entire civilized world as to why the first lady was brutally ignored being wife of PM.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:35am
@Rajab Ali please read up on why she lives alone before berating Pakistan first lady. It helps to gain knowledge and read up on stuff, step out of the box.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:35am
Modi and her marriage was somewhat like a child marriage but when modi
grew up he didn't accept it and went to the Himalayas to become a sadhu ,he met some sadhu who predicted that he needs to go back cause he destined to do something for his country so he came back and joined RSS ,his marriage was never consummated
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Nov 25, 2014 10:43am
A Man's first commitment to his family , If the lady is still his wife then he must owe up to it and fulfill his responsibilities.
This is his Moral, Social and legal obligations.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:49am
I dont understand whats the big fuss about...It is Modi's personal life. But then this how a true democracy runs. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about Pakistan
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Nov 25, 2014 10:50am
whats the importance of this news? what next modi put weight gain or loss after becoming PM? have some standards
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Nov 25, 2014 10:53am
@arif: They have been living separately one year after their marriage which was when they were teenagers.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:56am
@raza
If two people do not go along due to personal or professional reasons, divorce is best thing, at least they can live rest of their lives in peace. That is the reason every civilized society has divorce as as option. This lady has not met her "so called husband" for 40 odd years, imagine her miseries and now she is security and you are praising. There are human emotions, realize and appreciate them but you seem to power monger.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:56am
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA I understand you don't like him. But let's have some respect for the chair (PM) do you want our PM to travel in train or stay on streets.
What message does it give to others. Bollywood star (He is definitely more than that) let's consider elections as movie (as well as money spend for conducting the elections) and how many ppl have voted for him, he is definitely the most preferred leader (hero) all over the world.
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Nov 25, 2014 10:56am
@light out city He never said he is not married. Before commenting you have to recheck please
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Nov 25, 2014 10:58am
Hello all, everyone has to know that it was a child marriage between modi and his wife conducted by their parents and relatives. they never lived together. after the ceremony , modi, went to pursue his social and political activities, and she became a teacher in a school. modi dedicated his life for the nation.she deicated her life for modi, even though it was a child marriage. instead of criticising, we should respect their sacrifices .
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Nov 25, 2014 11:04am
modi with her wife concern not lived with her from last 25 years he told bfore 25 years that he work for nation so he didnt bound with her and she appreciate mr modi to work for nation she fear about 10 bodyguard bcoz she still travel in rikshaw and citybus services so other people disturb for that reason she ask for her rights also modi mother still live in 2 bedroom govt quaters in gujrat with older sons thats modi those people who critcize about modi . if bcome prime minister they call all there realtives in pm house or all there relatives enjoy levish life that was not with modi for that reason he is narendra modi
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Nov 25, 2014 11:05am
The plight of India's Prime Minister's wife. What a absurd situation?
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Nov 25, 2014 11:05am
we dont care about modi's wife.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:06am
Wow, First lady refuses government transport and uses only public transport.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:10am
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA :
You're talking about our prime minister's luxury. He roams around the world for the progress of world and to maintain healthy relations with every country. He is not a Bollywood star rather he is a true patriot. And to talk about his comforts let me tell you he is the only world leader who had fasted for 9 continuous days on his trip to U.S
He sacrificed his whole life, wife family for his country. He had been CM of Gujarat for 10 years, he is the PM of India and anyone who had powers like him could have lived an ultra rich life but ma'am this guy, his mother, brother, wife all have been living a middle class life and even lower to it.
You wanted to know why does his family prefer rickshas when they could afford Audi's then this is the thing you would not understand because there is a thing called SIMPLE LIVING AND HIGH THINKING.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:23am
@javad yes for us Pakistanis it is a laugh !!!
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Nov 25, 2014 11:25am
This is somewhat weird. Woman and her security guards wait on the bus stop...she on the road and govt types in their vehicles.
But I like it.
She has every right to ask about the cops who are providing the security...but I hope she doesn't change her lifestyle.
Mr Modi doesn't want family. He is also known to not entertain his brothers in his official residence. His personal matter.
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My job search took me to Mumbai in the 90's and I used to stay in a MLA hostel and met many MLAs there. Although I have huge complaint against Indian politicians, I have seen many MLAs who live almost dirt poor lives. Whatever salaries they receive, gets spent in affairs of people of their constituencies (people approach them for everything...for donations, for medical treatment, for funeral arrangements etc).
However, for every honest politician, there are 10 who want to use their power to make extra cash.
I have great hopes from Mr Modi. He personally may not be after money but will he be able to keep his bunch on the leash? Will he bring about some economic relief for the poorest of poor Indians? IMO, economic prosperity coupled with 10 hours work per day will automatically make people peaceful, tolerant and freedom loving. Time will tell.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:30am
This is a personal matter and should not be discussed in the public media.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:33am
@arif some personal questions are not to be asked in a civilised society. Yours is one of those.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:34am
Its seems that Modi is not trying to save the democracy just like our honorable (NS and AZ) are doing for years.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:34am
Dear All,
It is humbly requested that do not compare this matter with the Family of PM Nawaz as Ms. Jashodaben also intend to get all hospitality which she is eligible as PM's wife.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:36am
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA
The day which Modi sworn Jasoda ben is under SPG protection & seems to me you did not know anything about SPG.
It shows that Modi is not wasting Public money, His mother still uses Auto Rikshaw, we can not compare our PM & his family to yours. Modi belongs to poor background. Your PM must be definitely rich. Good for you
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Nov 25, 2014 11:39am
She is really not Modi's wife. Firstly, the marriage was solemnized when both were in their mid teens and is therefore illegal under Indian law. Secondly both of them amicably separated a year or so after marriage and again under Indian law assuming somehow the earlier point is not taken into account, they are eligible for automatic divorce since they have been separated for more than 4 years.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:42am
Modi's brothers and mom did not get any special favors while he was Chief Minister of Gujarat for 15 years. His brother holds a small apartment where his mom also lives. Actually there was hardly any news and very very few people even knew about his family living in Ahmedabad during his tenure as CM Gujarat. Modi is actually not corrupt to the level of single rupee. My default position is that Indian polity is corrupt but this guy for sure is 100% incorruptible. Though he got married but never lived with his wife (and rest of his immediate family), that explains the dichotomy of his married life.
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Nov 25, 2014 11:50am
Modi is so busy in his work. He does not have time for his own family- seems he believes in nation first not family first
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Nov 25, 2014 11:57am
@Adeeb , they married in young age and started living desperately after 1 year with mutual consent . they never took official divorce . the reason for their separation is MODI wanted to work for RSS which never allows top post for anybody which is not living married life in order to work full time for them .
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Nov 25, 2014 11:58am
@Indian It means he does not even bother about the rights of his beloved ones than what about the rights of your nation? Will he able to justify?
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Nov 25, 2014 12:03pm
@hyat khan
You may not - but your media does. In fact your entire media is obsessed with India. Your newspapers are 60% on India. Maybe if you get out of this sense of inferiority, you might make some progress...
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Nov 25, 2014 12:07pm
That's called a democracy...
Where PM's Wife stand against PMO and asking why you are putting security on me???
Actually she don't like security and She felt bad when Police was not able to produce Deployment letter. She Files RTI.
This is love of democracy where PM wife becomes RTI activist against PM office.
I believe that after such moments,our freedom fighter feel good and satisfied that we made a Good democratic country.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:12pm
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA I can just laugh on you..
She already refused to take security but they deployed. Than local police is unable to produce proper document so she stood up for RTI and making aware people that for good deeds you can go even your most loved one.
She is an simple, ordinary teacher and lives in small home. Its very hard for her to giving space to 5-10 security guards. Than they have guns and alert like commandos, make any simple person uncomfortable.
She is awesome.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:14pm
@light out city oh really??/
He never said that " I am not married"
He himself declared this while filling election form.
He said,I am living alone. that is 100% true.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:14pm
@hyat khan but you still care that;s why you commented?
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Nov 25, 2014 12:15pm
@Indian Mr. Modi what is the truth?
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Nov 25, 2014 12:17pm
@mohammad Here in India, We are trying to build such environment that our PM himself can also travel in public transport as all developed country.
BTW, our many CM's travels in public.
Its a proud thing for us. Our PM is biggest servant for us not Owner.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:18pm
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA ; please google read an artcile - A train journey and two names to remember - The Hindu .
Modi left home at 18 to become RSS activist and advised his wife to go ahead in life and get education as he was not interested in the married life.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:18pm
@Balaji Bangolae Lakshmikanth yeah and Kashmiris hate india, whats your point about elections? especially where anti Kashmir parties are kept under house arrest
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Nov 25, 2014 12:19pm
Mr. Modi give right to your wife if you can't make your wife happy then how can your nation expect something good will be delivered to them from you.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:42pm
@Kamal She is not the first lady. In India first lady is spouse of Presedent.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:52pm
Why did she not fight for her rights when Modi was CM of Gujarat for several years ?. Why she is concerned now ?. Where was she till these days ?.
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Nov 25, 2014 12:53pm
@Paul Separation for divorce -only 4 years. Well dear my divorce case is in court since early 2004, no results yet. Can you forward me the law of 4 years separation, I will be much obliged. Thanks mate.
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Nov 25, 2014 01:07pm
What a shame, she should learn from Pakistan, even the maid of Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gets treated better when travelling.
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Nov 25, 2014 01:07pm
The difference between a wife of the prime minister of India, and the wife of Modi. He probably had a whole army contingent in his security and travel in the official cars and planes.
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Nov 25, 2014 01:10pm
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA You simply can not understand brother till you remove your contact lenses that have seen too much of Pakistani leaders. Give some of your precious time to follow Mr Modi on his foreign tours (through media of course), haven't you seen in your own electronic media it has been stated that Mr Modi stayed in such hotel during his US tour which charge less than a half as tariff than the hotel in which Mr Nawaz Sharif stayed?
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Nov 25, 2014 01:12pm
modijee left all things for the country.....definitely sacrifice of jasoda ben is understandable.
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Nov 25, 2014 01:16pm
How a person can give justice to a country over billion where he is devil in home and proclaimed angel out side
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Nov 25, 2014 01:17pm
@Indian Modi can't manage relationship with his wife.
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Nov 25, 2014 01:40pm
Leaving his wife and not remarrying, angry bluster, visible angst, overcompensation. Can't find Mr. Modi? Please check all the closets. Tell him its safe to come out now.
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Nov 25, 2014 01:50pm
Public transport... Her photo speaks the otherwise. She seems to be riding in a car..
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Nov 25, 2014 01:52pm
@Ali This article infact just glorifies the humbleness of Indian PM and his wife. The fact is that she is travelling in public transport since past many years when Modi was CM of Gujarat for 12 years. She's used to it with no protection required. Now she's feeling unsafe seeing so many body guards around her with their guns. She just want that those body guards are reliable and not a threat to her.
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Nov 25, 2014 02:04pm
@syed abdul majeed shah - You need not worry about it mate. Modi is already an elected PM with a vast majority and is now on his way to become a respected world leader. You can obviously come up with your weird arguments to keep your countrymen amused.
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Nov 25, 2014 02:15pm
@rakesh good to know that she is simple but she deserve some sort of respect as PM's wife. at least PM should call her wife. or probably she belongs to nichli zaat or shudhar.
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Nov 25, 2014 02:17pm
Good to know that India has a law which facilitate common man to know about their rights and can ask to government in the interest of public. this is called RTI for knowledge to my fellow Pakistani friends. We in India can ask the status, money and any such questions to government and they are bound to give us correct information else can be challenged in courtes.
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Nov 25, 2014 02:23pm
| think it's one thing to be humble and quite another to be stupid and irresponsible. Only the Indians can understand how it's OK for Modi to run away from his responsibilities as a son, husband and brother etc. It shows that this man is not normal and can be very dangerous for his own country. May God help India and its people. As far as Pakistan is concerned, we are trying to sort out our own problems at the moment but soon we will get back on the track with PTI in power and things will certainly become better. Once we are a little stronger then we will hopefully have peace both for Pakistan and india. I really do feel sorry for Modis poor wife and mum.
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Nov 25, 2014 02:26pm
@Indian You are his personal spokesman?.
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Nov 25, 2014 02:28pm
@Don Just what I was thinking, ;-).lol
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Nov 25, 2014 02:31pm
@ahmed So many Indians come here because there is so much news on India here !
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Nov 25, 2014 03:00pm
@P.Mishra she live with him or not she is his wife and she should get respect the way PM wife gets that's all.
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Nov 25, 2014 03:11pm
@Prashant Verma
One must first earn respect! He is shameless!
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Nov 25, 2014 03:13pm
Pak PM's wife should learn from this.
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Nov 25, 2014 03:26pm
@IBN E ASHFAQUE . Be fair brother, can you imagine waking up to her each morning? Rofl
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Nov 25, 2014 03:41pm
How can he give justice to the people of India and specially minorities when he can't even accept his wife as wife.
Is he following Gandhiji who became BRAHAMCHARI at the age of 40 leaving his wife.
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Nov 25, 2014 03:41pm
It is general attitude " against the women" of south Asian countries not only Indian PM.
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Nov 25, 2014 05:06pm
@Saad If that was the case, she would have approached press when her husband -MODI- was chief minister of Gujrat
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Nov 25, 2014 05:22pm
@Amigo4444
That was a cheap shot. But, I guess, that's how you guys are...
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Nov 25, 2014 06:00pm
Guys dont talk low on the relationship of Mr and Mrs Modi. You need to first understand whole history and cultural background before you make any silly comments. 1) Mr Modi s was child marriage, due to parents / relatives pressure which was not accepted by so called couple. 2) They never lived together. 3) Mr Modi was in denial mode previously, its really complex, even for anybody to call her as his wife. 4) Election commission format had column of wife, which Mr Modi used to leave blank. 5) This time he filled it coz of opposition pressure, as congis didnt had any issue to bring down Mr Modi morale. Ask yourself how many of you or your friends or your relatives lived single.
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Nov 25, 2014 06:01pm
@Kamal not really
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Nov 25, 2014 06:06pm
@ashraf Thats why rest of your people still walking bare foot.
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Nov 25, 2014 06:36pm
It is a personal matter nobody cared about it. Since Mr Modi is public figure the people are curious aabout it.
It is best advised for Mr Modi to make public what he is up to as far as his wife cincerned. There is no harm in specifying a reason for not living togather. There is no harm in providing her security as PM's wife that she is entitled to. This will quash public debates on the issue. Mr Sharif and his royal family should also learn a lesson from it.
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Nov 25, 2014 06:48pm
@Irfan UK Don't be sorry for the Indian PMs wife and by your logic, every man who deserts or leaves his wife is a danger to humanity. Pretty warped logic. And you don't seem to be half as sorry for the Hazaras,shias, and other minorities.Wake up bro.
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Nov 25, 2014 07:44pm
I think some Pakistanis have lost their marbles. This story is a prime example that just being a spouse of the PM, does not entitle one for the luxury. So what if she travels in public transport? Millions of ordinary Indians do that and she is one of among them. Some Pakistanis , commenting here, expecting Indians to comment. Well for those, this story is a moment of proud for Indians as we see that the family of PM of India is treated the same way as ordinary Indians are treated. Unlike previous government where son in law of Sonia Gandhi could not be frisked at any airport. Modi is an shining example of Simple Living High Thinking. But it is difficult for Pakistanis to understand who are used to of dictators or part time PMs like NS.
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Nov 25, 2014 07:45pm
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA Are you a medical doctor by any chance?:):)
Read up on developmental pediatrics...? YOU seem to need it?:):)
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Nov 26, 2014 02:04am
@Indian
That does not give him the status of "eligible bachelor". She is still a caged bird under Hindu Marriage act. Either legally set free the bird from bondage of marriage or give her place as a rightful wife of Modi. These types of excuses are called lame excuses.
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Nov 26, 2014 04:39am
@Rakesh
Why? Is truth very painful. Anything negative but true is not acceptable to my Hindu friends. My dear brothers everything is not rosy in India as you think. I feel sorry for this woman but minorities like Muslims are living a sad life there. Muslims even cant buy any property in posh areas in Bombay. Is this not true. India is the most racist country in the world according to a recent survey. God bless you all in India
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Nov 26, 2014 07:34am
Every one has only one life to live. Modi could have divorced her because it was not his choice. This would have given a chance for his former wife to find someone whom she liked. No hard feelings if he could not live as a normal couple but letting it go on for a long time is inexcuseable. To me Modi destroyed life of one individual who did not deserve what she got in life. Why she did not file for divorce is beyond me or may be its against the culture or the religion.
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Nov 26, 2014 08:33am
@Raja Farhat Abbas : Modi is setting high standards which is why many Indians support him and speak for him.
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Nov 26, 2014 11:01am
@being human
Ahaaan, and we also believe in unicorns and the Tooth Fairy ... oh yes the Easter Bunny too! ; - p
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Nov 26, 2014 11:26am
@Sreenath
Sorry to disappoint, I don't wear or need contacts - not like your bollywood actresses who need blue, green and all sorts of fake contacts pretending they have light color eyes, lol. Our green and blue eyes are all natural and God given, thank you - so no fakey contacts! ; - p
BTW - to all Indian friends here: I for one very much admire Modi's wife and her simple, humble lifestyle. It only seems unfair she should live a life of hardship - which may seem normal to most Indians - from a Pakistani POV - it appears unfair and unjust - even it's not so in reality for Indians. So CHILL Indian friends ok?
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Nov 26, 2014 01:40pm
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA: When one uses designation like Dr., one needs to ensure that the IQ required of that designation shows through. First, tell us has the problems of black-outs, trains, water-supply, education, employment, terrorism etc. solved in the place that you reside. If yes, then worry about someone else' personal life. If you are so worried about personal life of others then do look at the ruling family of your country and advise them how to live simply, and to enable the common masses to have just a little bit of dignity in their miserable life.
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Nov 26, 2014 05:04pm
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA Do you understand the meaning of poor? She is a retired primary school teacher and earns a decent pension. She doesn't need to depend upon Modi to support her financially.
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Nov 26, 2014 06:40pm
@arif that was a child marriage. his parents were illiterate and poor. He refused the marriage as it was against his will. and left home at the age 17 to become an ascetic monk. later he joined a nationalist organization on the advise of a senior sage.
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Nov 26, 2014 06:54pm
@Mobashir
Yar! Don't heap too much praise on Indian politicians. Many of them in the parliament are rotten corrupt to the core . About 30% of MPs are wanted by the police for criminality.
See Pakistanis and Indians share a common heritage some respects . It extends to realm of insensitivity, crassness , criminality etc.
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Nov 26, 2014 07:15pm
@arif ..dude they are separated..
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Nov 27, 2014 12:29am
@light out city ...and there is more, he has a kid as well, which he says is adopted, aahhmm, aahhmm! If you say so.
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Nov 27, 2014 01:19am
@Ghalib another scholar.
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Nov 27, 2014 01:37am
@Rao don't fudge, 70% Indian parliamentarians have criminal cases against them. I do not think Pakhtuns or Baloch share any heritage with Gujarati or a Tamil. What world are you living in. The entire subcontinent was ruled by the great Mughals and then the British. Empires gone, nations are independent and some nations in India still wanting independence.
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Nov 27, 2014 08:43am
@WasteOfTime. Its not a matter of simple life.They married when they were 17,so it was not a child marriage. People like Dr. Shazia Khalifa feel sorry for her because Mr. Modi deserted his wife after he joined the Hindu nationalist organization the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which prizes celibacy. Critics say the fact that he refused to acknowledge her for so long provides clues about his attitude toward women.In an interview with The Indian Express earlier this year, Jashodaben said she lived on a monthly pension of 14,000 rupees ($232; £138).She said Mr. Modi had left her after three years, during which they spent some three months together and that they had parted amicably. This indicates he deliberately destroyed her life and her dream of a happy family life.
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Nov 27, 2014 10:40am
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA Dr. pl verify before commenting. Modi is traveling to various countries with intentions of safeguarding countries future.. just in case if u dont know, Modi was in USA for 3-4 days couple of months back and during entire trip he consumed nothing but water and occasional fruit a day.......
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Nov 27, 2014 11:03am
@arif : thats none of your business...
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Nov 27, 2014 11:05am
@Zak : It seem Zak is the only wise man.....
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Nov 27, 2014 12:32pm
@arif ...And give birth to 10 children.
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Nov 27, 2014 12:45pm
All my friends..who have doubt on mr. modis intentions...would have to understand deep knowledge of indian culture.. .gautam buddha(founder of buddhism ), mahavir(founder of jainism), swami vivekanand(inspiration of modi) abandoned materialistic world..for spritiual enlightment..bhagat singh left home for his country all these great persons & many more...some abandoned family .. & some materialism for some mission in their life ...study vairagya or sanyas for more info.
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Nov 27, 2014 05:41pm
I hope I live to see a day when all political leaders live a life on their salaries and arent in a need of any special privileges. I have seen many leaders living a fairly simple lives. Actually I find it extremely irritating when I see elected ppliticians living like kings. In last decade cars with red lights and sirens has gone down tremendously. Actually I saw only a couple in last entire year. India is moving in right direction.
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Nov 28, 2014 12:19am
@san
She said in an interview that these strangers who guard her have told her that they should be treated as her special house guests.
She complained that there fore she and her sister in Law has to cook for 5 Guests in after noon and five guests in the evening. As she lives on her pension feeding these men is like cooking for 3000 men in one day. At her cost!
They follow her every where in their Government Car , even as she ques for Bus and travels by Public bus.
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Nov 28, 2014 11:38am
@Zak and you really do believe that you are a mughal? lol
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Nov 28, 2014 05:01pm
@truth Finally the truth is coming out. This is not the protection any one likes to have.Its the government's responsibility to make sure she lives comforably without any undue financial burden. I agree with her that her rights should be spelled out clearly. you cant's live on $232 a month and feed additional 10 people at her salary.
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Dec 02, 2014 08:18am
@DR. SHAZIA KHALIFA. You are absolutely right in your observation, his estranged wife told Reuters over the phone that "I am surounded by five security guards all the time. Often my realtives or I have to cook for them, my sister in law has to make their beds. this is a bit annoying". She also added that "you see it gets really chaotic when I have to travel,because I use public transport and the guards are following me in an air-conditioned car".The guards belong to a special protection group, an elite force modelled on the secret service that guards US presidents. Actually the guards are becoming an economic liablity for the whole family. How this elite force can protect her when she is travelling in a bus while the guards are following her in a car? This tells a lot about the strange system.
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