PM Modi Performs Last Rites With Brothers as Mother Heeraben is Cremated in Gandhinagar

For the residents of Vrindavan Bungalows-2 Society in Raysan village of Gandhinagar, Hiraben was an epitome of simplicity, who always maintained a low profile despite being Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, news agency PTI reported.

Hiraben, Hiraba to many, passed away at an Ahmedabad hospital early on Friday at the age of 99. She used to stay with PM Modi’s younger brother Pankaj Modi at Raysan located on the outskirts of the Gujarat capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return to work on Friday, hours after the cremation of his mother Heeraben Modi, 99, reminded many of the story of how his idol Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, too, had prioritised his duty over emotion during a personal tragedy. READ MORE

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and several politicians in the Union Territory expressed grief over the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben on Friday.

Bollywood celebrity Akshay Kumar has also offered condolences after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben passed away. Kumar took to Twitter and wrote, “There is no greater sorrow than losing a mother. May god give you the strength to bear this sorrow @narendramodi ji. Om Shanti.”

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Nepal leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the death of his mother Heeraben Modi. READ MORE

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and BJP national vice president Raghubar Das on Friday condoled the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben Modi.

In a tweet, Soren stated “Deeply 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.

Conveying his deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences in this hour of grief, former chief minister Raghubar Das said the Prime Minister, who lost his mother, discharged his responsibility as a son.

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn has offered his condolences after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben passed away. He tweeted, “My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Smt. Heeraben Modi. A simple, principled lady, she raised a fine son in our PM Shri Narendra Modiji. Om Shanti. My personal condolences to our PM and his family.”

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday condoled the demise of Hiraben Modi, mother of Narendra Modi, on behalf of the people of the state and described her as the “guiding force” behind the Prime Minister. Recalling her as a “noble person”, Vijayan said he was deeply saddened to hear about her passing.

“Respected PM, today it’s a sad day and great loss to you. I pray to god, may god give you strength. I convey my gratitude to you that you were supposed to come to West Bengal but because of demise of your mother you couldn’t come but joined virtually,” Mamata Banerjee told PM Modi who was virtually attending the event.

“On behalf of the people of West Bengal, I thank you so much for giving us this opportunity. It’s a sad day for you. Your mother is also our mother. May god give you the strength to continue your work, please take some rest.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning virtually flagged off metro services on the Joka-Taratala route in Kolkata.

In a virtual address after the launch, the PM said, “The Joka-Taratala metro train services will ensure ease of living for residents of Kolkata. Work on the rest of the route till Esplanade is underway.”

Hiraben, also called Hiraba, lived at Raysan village near Gandhinagar city with PM Modi’s younger brother Pankaj Modi. The prime minister regularly visited Raysan and spent time with his mother during most of his Gujarat visits. READ MORE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Vande Bharat express connecting Howrah and New Jalpaiguri on Friday. The Prime Minister sought an ‘apology’ from the people of West Bengal for not being able to attend the scheduled event in person due to ‘personal reasons’. READ MORE

Virtually addressing an inauguration event in West Bengal, PM Modi said, “I was supposed to be there with you all but due to some personal reasons, I am not able to be there…I want to apologise to all of you.”

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday condoled the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben Modi and said that there is no greater loss than losing one’s mother. READ MORE