Modi sold tea made by his father at the Vadnagar railway station in 'kulhads'. A 'special tea' cost 2 annas and a 'normal tea' one anna.
During Modi's childhood, eight passenger trains passed through Vadnagar. Their timing was important since he would have to leave the class and run to the tea shop. "After the train left, he would rejoin his classroom."
Modi's father, Damodardas, provided shelter and home to a Muslim boy, Abbas Mohammad Ramsada (Momin), who recalled his stay at Modi's home for one full year and how well he was treated by the family.
Modi's family house was like a train compartment with 12 by 40 square feet dimensions. "The floor was not cemented and would be plastered with cow dung paste on a regular basis."
Modi has kept minimal contact with the family. No family member has gone to the chief minister's house for any work.
