Gandhinagar: Heeraben cremated; PM Modi performs last rites
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben was cremated by her sons at Sector 30 of Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Friday morning in the presence of other family members. PM Modi flew to his home state in the morning after penning a heartfelt tweet in tribute to his mother. He and his brothers carried the mortal remains of Heeraben as condolences poured in from all quarters.
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PM Modi, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and others participating in the cremation of Heeraben Modi. pic.twitter.com/FsuT3vzFBv
— Prasar Bharati News Services & Digital Platform (@PBNS_India) December 30, 2022
Death
Hospital, CMO earlier said her condition was stable
She passed away aged 99 at 3:40 am on Friday at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, where she was admitted on Tuesday night after her health deteriorated. On Wednesday, the hospital said that her condition was stable. On Thursday, a communique from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said that she would be discharged within a day or two.
Last rites
BJP functionaries asked to not gather at the funeral
Heeraben's mortal remains were brought from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, where she lived with her youngest son, Pankaj in Raysan. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries were asked to not swarm the funeral proceedings and give space to the bereaved family. The last rites were conducted at a crematorium where PM Modi, brother Somabhai and others paid their last respects to the departed soul.
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President Murmu prayed for the departed soul
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
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Nepal's newly-elected PM expressed his condolences
I’m deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Smt. Heeraba Modi, loving mother of Prime Minister @PMOIndia At this hour of grief, I express heart felt condolences to PM Modi ji and the family members and pray for eternal peace of the departed soul.
— ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) December 30, 2022
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Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders offer condolences
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi conveyed his condolences to PM Modi and his family. His sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also mourned Heeraben's demise and prayed for courage to the grieving family.
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Sending love to PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी की माताजी, श्रीमती हीरा बा के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 30, 2022
इस मुश्किल समय में, मैं उन्हें और उनके परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं और प्यार व्यक्त करता हूं।
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West Bengal's CM extends support to PM Modi and family
Condolences to PM @narendramodi Ji on the passing away of his mother, Heeraben Modi. I pray that her soul rests in peace.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 30, 2022
In this hour of grief, I hope that he and his family members find strength.