Ahmedabad, Dec 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Heeraba, died at the age of 100 on Friday morning. She breathed her last at around 3.30 am. She was admitted to U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad earlier this week due to health issues.
As the news of her passing emerged, condolences and tributes began pouring in.
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- PM Modi’s mother Heeraba’s last rites were performed at a crematorium in Gandhinagar. PM Modi set fire to his mother’s funeral pyre and, with folded hands, paid his final respects. A teary-eyed PM Modi bid a fond farewell to his mother, who breathed her last this morning at a hospital in Ahmedabad.
- The mortal remains of Heeraba Modi, mother of PM Modi, were brought to a crematorium for last rites in Gandhinagar on Friday morning.
- PM Modi’s mother Heeraba Modi’s family has released a statement following her demise. “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,” Heeraba Modi’s family said to the media.
- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expresses condolences over the demise of Heeraba Modi
I am saddened to hear about the demise of Smt. Heeraben Modi. My heartfelt condolences to Shri @narendramodi Ji on the loss of his beloved mother. My thoughts and prayers for the bereaved family in this hour of grief. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) December 30, 2022
- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Kongkal Sangma expresses condolences over the demise of Heeraba Modi
I extend my deepest condolences to Hon’ble PM, Sh. @narendramodi ji on the passing of his dear mother, Smt. Heeraben Modi.
Losing a parent is an unthinkable loss and losing a mother is the most painful. May God grant him and his family comfort during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/7SXwUYhcVY
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) December 30, 2022
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Saram expresses condolences over the demise of Heeraba Modi
माँ जिसके चरणों में संसार होता है। माँ जो हर बालक के निर्माण की पहली पाठशाला होती है। आदरणीया हीराबेन ने भारत माता को धर्म, राष्ट्र, समाज के उत्थान के लिए संकल्पित पुत्र समर्पित की है।
निश्चित ही माँ को श्रीहरि अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान देंगे।माँ को प्रणाम। @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/8Z1bzNBsZp
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 30, 2022
For 100 glorious years, Heeraben Maa blessed us all with her affection. She was a symbol of simplicity, humility and conviction.
As she leaves for heavenly abode, with teary eyes, I join millions in prayers. May her blessings always be with us. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/UeupDDeNGv
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 30, 2022
- Arunachal CM Pema Khandu condoled the demise of PM Modi’s mother Heeraba.
माँ से कोमल शब्दकोश में शब्द नहीं,
माँ की ममता से बड़ी कोई ममता नहीं,
उपमान, उपमाएँ सबकी मिल सकतीं,
पर जगत में माँ की कहीं समता नहीं।माँ हीराबेन मोदी ने अपने यशस्वी पुत्र को माँ भारती की सेवा के लिए समर्पित किया। ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान देंगे।
ॐ शांति 🙏 https://t.co/EZxn5DYpAs
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) December 30, 2022
- Taking to Twitter, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi condoled the demise of PM Modi’s mother Heeraba. “The news of the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Mrs. Hira Ba is extremely sad. At this difficult time, I extend my deepest condolences and love to him and his family,” he wrote.
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद मोदी जी की माताजी, श्रीमती हीरा बा के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है।
इस मुश्किल समय में, मैं उन्हें और उनके परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं और प्यार व्यक्त करता हूं।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 30, 2022
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge took to Twitter to pay his condolences on the demise of PM Modi’s mother Heeraba. “Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Smt. Heeraben Modi. My heartfelt condolences to Narendra Modiji on the loss of his beloved mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in this hour of grief,” he said.
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Smt. Heeraben Modi.
My heartfelt condolences to Sri @narendramodi ji on the loss of his beloved mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in this hour of grief.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 30, 2022
- President Droupadi Murmu expresses condolences over the demise of Heeraba Modi
प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी की मां हीराबा का सौ वर्षों का संघर्षपूर्ण जीवन भारतीय आदर्शों का प्रतीक है। श्री मोदी ने '#मातृदेवोभव' की भावना और हीराबा के मूल्यों को अपने जीवन में ढाला। मैं पुण्यात्मा की शांति के लिए प्रार्थना करती हूं। परिवार के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएं!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 30, 2022
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to his mother Heeraba at her Gandhinagar residence. Heeraba passed away at the age of 100 today.