I am so proud: Narendra Modi Wife

rime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's wife Jashodaben expressed her happiness over he leader accepting her as his wife for the first time and also for his growth as a politician. "He accepted me as his wife when he filed nomination in Vadodara in 2014. That means he accepted me as his wife. He still remembers me even after so many years. He never denied that he is married and never spoke bad things about me. I respect him. I am his wife and will always remain that way," she said.

"His track record as chief minister is Impeccable. Its his work and intelligence that made him a big leader. I am so proud being his wife. I will pray for the god that he keeps surging ahead," she added.

When questioned about their living separately, Jashodaben said they weren't divorced but still together. She explained Modi left the family to serve the country.

Jashodaben who is a retired school teacher is also keen to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi if she was invited.