Modi’s wife Jashodaben prays for his long life

Palanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wife Jashodaben visited a temple in Vadgam taluka of Banaskantha district on Friday and said that she prayed for her husband's long life as well as success.

The temple of Virbhadra Maharaj is located in Magarwada village, atleast 15 km away from Palanpur. In the month of Shravan, thousands of visitors from all over Gujarat visit this temple to get their wishes fulfilled.

Jashodaben said that she had a very old bond with this temple. "I used to visit this temple regularly when I was posted here (as a teacher) during 1980s. Later, when I was transferred to Unjha, I could not come here. Today I specially came here to pray for my husband. May god give him long life, success and ability to serve the people of India," Jashodaben told reporters after visiting the temple.She said that she would visit the temple on every fifth day of each month according to the Gujarati calender.

"Now, I have made up my mind to visit this temple for 51times on each 'Pancham', starting from today," said Jashodaben, who was also accompanied by her brother Ashok Modi. Ashok Modi thanked the Gujarat state government for providing round the clock police protection.