Modi performs his mother’s last rites
Heeraben passed away in Ahmedabad at the age of 100
Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday performed the last rites of his mother, Heeraben Modi, who passed away in Gandhinagar early yesterday.
Modi rushed to the Gujarat capital early morning minutes after tweeting his personal loss at daybreak.
The PM joined the funeral procession and carried the bier on his shoulder, walking barefoot as he carried the mortal remains to the crematorium for the last rites.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, former CMs Vijay Rupani, Shankersinh Vaghela, and Cabinet Ministers of Gujarat were present for Heeraba Modi’s last rites.
Heeraben, 100, passed away at around 3.30am at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad, according to a bulletin from the hospital. She was hospitalised on Wednesday after her health deteriorated.
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.”
Narendra Modi
Heartfelt tweet
Informing about her demise, Modi posted a heartfelt tweet early yesterday: “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 recalled his visit to his mother on her 100th birthday this year. “When I met her on her 100th birthday, she said one thing: Work with intelligence, live life with purity,” he tweeted.
Condolence messages poured in from world leaders.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted: “There is no greater loss than losing one’s mother. My condolences to Prime Minister @ narendramodi on the passing away of his mother.”
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tweeted” “Deepest condolences on the sad demise of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s mother Heeraba ji. She was a simple human being and a true Karmayogi. May her soul rest in peace.”
The US Embassy tweeted, “Our deepest condolences to Prime Minister @narendramodi on the passing of his beloved mother, Ms. Heeraben Modi. She will be remembered as a strong and resilient woman.”