Nagaland: Rio, Patton condole demise of Modi’s mother Heeraben

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Dimapur, Dec. 30 (EMN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Heeraben Modi, passed away on Friday at a hospital in Ahmedabad at the age of 100. She breathed her last at around 3:30 am.

Modi's mother was hospitalised for a brief period before she passed away and while people have seen numerous visuals of PM Modi with his mother, not a lot is known about her.

With numerous people around the country sending condolences to the Prime Minister, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio also sent his condolences through his Twitter handle.

Rio's message read, “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 (sic)”.

Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton also sent his condolence through his Twitter handle with the message, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's beloved mother Smti. #HeerabenModi Ji. The bond between a mother and child is a special one that shapes and guides us throughout our lives. In this hour of grief, my thoughts & prayers are with the entire family! (sic)”.

Meanwhile, Modi tweeted, “A glorious century rest at the feet of God. In Maa I have always felt that trinity, which contains journey of that ascetic, the symbol of that selfless karmayogi and a life committed to values (sic)”, after the passing away of his mother.

Narendra Modi and his elder brother, Somabhai, gave the 'agnidah' to the mortal remains of Heeraben. Modi flew down early in the morning from Delhi and paid floral tributes to his mother.

Vadnagar town in Gujarat, the birthplace of Narendra Modi, will remain shut for the day as a mark of respect to the departed soul. Vadnagar Traders Association has also appealed to the members to shutter down.