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Jashodaben had come to Dewas from Mehsana, Gujarat, to attend the social gathering of Rathore community where eligible girls and boys chose their life-partners. Jashodaben also participated in a function at Vidyakunj International where several office-bearers of the Rathore community greeted and felicitated her
Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) and former minister Sajjan Singh Verma on Sunday demanded Padma Shri or higher award for Jashodaben, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wife, at a function in Madhya Pradesh where the latter was the chief guest.
Jashodaben had come to Dewas from Mehsana, Gujarat, to attend the social gathering of Rathore community where eligible girls and boys chose their life-partners. Jashodaben also participated in a function at Vidyakunj International where several office-bearers of the Rathore community greeted and felicitated her.
Speaking on the occasion, senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh minister Sajjan Singh Verma compared Jashodaben with goddess Sita—the wife of Lord Ram.
Verma said that women have contributed immensely to the development of society. He asked the women members of the community to demand from the government that Jashodaben be awarded Padma Shri for her contribution to society.
Refusing to comment on the BJP’s victory in Uttar Pradesh or questions related to Narendra Modi, Jashodaben said that she had come to participate in a social function and that she was working for the upliftment of women. Unable to speak in Hindi, she sought help of translators to answer the questions posed by media. She did not speak on subjects related to politics.
The district administration of Dewas made all arrangements, as per protocol, for the wife of prime minister.
Apart from Jashodaben, the function was attended by Ratan Singh Rathore, the national president of Khsatriya Rathore Mahasabha, and many others.
A few months back, Jashodaben has come to Ujjain for prayers at Mahakal Shiva Temple. Brother of prime minister, Prahlad Modi, is also a regular at Madhya Pradesh. He often comes to attend social functions organised by his community.