PM Modi carries the body of his mother Heeraben Modi for the last rites.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi, who died early this morning, has been cremated in Gandhinagar. PM Modi performed the last rites. Heeraben Modi was 99.
"Smt Hiraba Modi passed away on 30/12/2022, at 3:39 am (early morning, during the treatment at UN Mehta Heart Hospital," the hospital where she had been admitted since Wednesday said in a statement.
Informing about her death, the Prime Minister posted a heartfelt tweet early this morning, "A glorious century rests at the feet of God... In Maa, I have always felt that trinity, which contains the journey of an ascetic, the symbol of a selfless Karmayogi and a life committed to values."
PM Modi, who was scheduled to launch the developmental projects in West Bengal, may join the events through video conferencing.
Heeraben Modi lived with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi at Raysan village near Gandhinagar.
The Prime Minister would regularly visit Raysan and spend time with his mother during most of his Gujarat visits.
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Puducherry Leaders Condole The Death Of PM Modi's MotherLieutenant Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Friday condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother. The Lt Governor, in a message, said she was shocked by the passing away of his mother Heeraben and that it was a big loss.
The Chief Minister said, "I really am shocked upon hearing the sad news. May her soul rest in peace." Speaker of the Territorial Assembly R Selvam, Ministers, and other leaders also condoled the death. Home Minister A Namassivayam, Civil Supplies Minister Sai J.Saravana Kumar and Opposition leader R Selvam (DMK), too, conveyed the condolences.
Maldives President Pays His Respects
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi.
"Saddened to hear the news about Indian PM @narendramodi's mother, Heeraben Modi, passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with PM Modi and his family during this time of mourning," tweeted Solih.
Superstar Rajnikanth Pays His CondolencesAfter learning about the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben, megastar Rajinikanth paid his heartfelt condolences.
Taking to Twitter, Rajinikanth wrote, "Respected Dear Modiji...My heartfelt condolences to you for the irreplaceable loss in your life...Mother!@narendramodi@PMOIndia."
Himachal, Kerala Chief Ministers condole death of PM Modi's motherKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Heeraben was a noble person who had a fulfilling life by being the guiding force behind PM Modi.
"Deeply saddened to hear the passing of Heeraben Modi, beloved mother of PM Narendra Modi ji. She was a noble person who had a fulfilling life by being the guiding force behind him. Heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of Kerala," Vijayan.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also condoled the sad demise of Heeraben Modi.
World Leaders Mourn Death Of PM Modi's MotherJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was one of the first world leaders to offer condolences to PM Narendra Modi over the passing away of his mother, Heeraben Modi. (Read full story
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Lalu Yadav, son Tejashwi condole Heeraben Modi's deathFormer Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has expressed condolences on the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi and prayed for the peace of her soul. "I express my condolences on the demise of Heeraben, mother of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. May the Almighty God grant the departed pious soul the comfort of his holy feet and give strength to the family and loved ones to bear the loss," Lalu Prasad Yadav said in his tweet in Hindi.
Meanwhile, Lalu Yadav's son and Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav also tweeted in Hindi that he expressed his deepest condolences on the demise of PM Modi's mother.
"All of us are standing with the Prime Minister": Congress president on PM Modi's mother's deathCongress President Mallikarjun Kharje condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben and said "in this moment of grief, we all are standing with the Prime Minister".
"I became very sad on receiving the news of the death of the mother of prime minister Narendra Modi. she lived for 100 years. she was taken to hospital. she died peacefully. it is very sad news," Mr Kharge said, according to ANI.
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Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed condolences on the death of Heera Ben. KCR conveyed his deep sympathies to the Prime Minister and his family members.
Goa Chief Minister condoles death of PM's mother, says she gave 'inspiration of karmayoga' to her son
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant , in a condolence message, said PM Modi's mother gave the "inspiration of karmayoga" to her son.
In a tweet, Sawant said, "I am deeply pained by the passing away of Smt. Heera-ba, the mother of our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. I express my heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister and his entire family in this hour of grief." "My deepest condolences to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji and family. We offer our tributes to the mother who gave inspiration of Karmayoga to her son, who is working hard to transform the nation. May her soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti," he said in another tweet.
PM Modi leaves crematorium after performing last rites of his motherPM Modi leaves the crematorium after performing the last rites of his mother Heeraben Modi, who died early this morning. Heeraben Modi was 99. (Image source: ANI)
PM Modi to join development works in West Bengal via video-conferencing
A host of development programmes, including a Namami Gange meeting and the inauguration of the Vande Bharat train, scheduled to be attended in West Bengal by PM Modi on Friday will be held as per plan, the PMO confirmed in a tweet, adding that he will participate via video-conferencing.
"Death of a mother is an unbearable and irreparable loss": Nitish Kumar on PM Modi's mother's deathBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief at the death and said that "the death of a mother is an unbearable and irreparable loss".
"Saddened by the passing away of Hira Ben, mother of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The death of a mother is an unbearable and irreparable loss. No one in the world can take the place of mother," Nitish Kumar tweeted.
"I pray to God to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his family members to bear patience in this hour of grief," he added.
"Love To Him, Family": Rahul Gandhi To PM, Who Lost His Mother
Rahul Gandhi sent his love to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lost his mother, Heeraben, early this morning. "The news of the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Hira Ba is extremely sad. At this difficult time, I extend my deepest condolences and love to him and his family," tweeted Mr Gandhi. (Read full story
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Body of Heeraben Modi brought to crematorium in GandhinagarBody of Heeraben Modi, mother of PM Modi, brought to a crematorium for last rites in Gandhinagar. (ANI)
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"We thank everyone for their prayers in these tough time: Family sources
"We thank everyone for their prayers in these tough times. It is our humble request to everyone to keep the departed soul in their thoughts and continue with their pre-decided schedule and commitments. That would be a befitting tribute to Hiraba," sources close to PM Modi's family said.
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Smt. Heeraben Modi ji. My prayers and condolences are with Shri Narendra Modi ji and family members, says Karnataka BJP leader BS Yediyurappa.
PM carriesbody of his mother Heeraben Modi for last ritesPM Narendra Modi carried the body of his mother Heeraben Modi for the last rites.
PM Modi pays tribute to his mother at her residence in Gandhinagar
"A parent's loss is irreplaceable": Hemant Soren condoles PM Modi's mother's deathDeeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji's mother. A parent's loss is irreplaceable & at this hour of grief, I express my sincere condolences. May her departed soul rest in peace.
PM's Mother Died At 3:30 am During Treatment: Hospital StatementPrime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died at 3.30am during treatment, said UN Mehta Hospital where she was admitted on Tuesday night ina brief statement.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath condoles Heeraben's death
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityyanath said that he was saddened by the death of PM Modi's mother.
Rajnath Singh, Gujarat Chief Minister express grief over PM Modi's mother's deathRajnath Singh highlighted the value of a mother in one's life and said that its void is "impossible to fill". "I am deeply pained by the passing away of Hira Ba, mother of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi. The death of a mother leaves such a void in one's life that is impossible to fill. I express my condolences to the Prime Minister and his entire family in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!" the Defence Minister tweeted.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also condoled the death of the Prime Minister's mother passed away at 100, and said that she was the epitome of simplicity and high values of life.
In June this year, PM Modi wrote a blog for his mother on her 99th birthday. In the blog, the prime minister wrote about various aspects of his mother's life which "shaped his mind, personality and self-confidence."
Heeraben Modi lived with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi at Raysan village near Gandhinagar.
"Smt Hiraba Modi passed away on 30/12/2022, at 3:39 am (early morning, during the treatment at UN Mehta Heart Hospital," the hospital where she had been admitted since Wednesday said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died days after she was discharged from a hospital.