She was hospitalised earlier this week due to health concerns at the U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad
Mother of PM Modi Heeraben(100), passed away today at an Ahmedabad hospital. the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed away today at an Ahmedabad hospital. She passed away at about 3.30 am. She was hospitalised earlier this week due to health concerns at the U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad. The medical report stated, “Heeraben Modi passed away on December 30, 2022, at 3.30 am while undergoing care at U N Mehta Heart Hospital.” As word of her death spread, condolences and tributes poured in.
The Prime Minister tweeted an emotional message early this morning to inform “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.”
शानदार शताब्दी का ईश्वर चरणों में विराम… मां में मैंने हमेशा उस त्रिमूर्ति की अनुभूति की है, जिसमें एक तपस्वी की यात्रा, निष्काम कर्मयोगी का प्रतीक और मूल्यों के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध जीवन समाहित रहा है। pic.twitter.com/yE5xwRogJi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2022
Heeraben Modi resided in Raysan village, close to Gandhinagar, with PM Modi’s younger brother Pankaj.
On most of his visits to Gujarat, the Prime Minister would stop at Raysan and spend time with his mother.
PM Modi arrived in Gandhinagar ahead of his visit to West Bengal to announce several projects. The Prime Minister’s Office, or PMO, stated that he would use video conferencing to join in today’s events in Bengal.
“PM @narendramodi will join today’s scheduled programmes in West Bengal via video conferencing. These programmes include the launch of key connectivity-related projects and the meeting of the National Ganga Council,” tweeted the PMO.
PM @narendramodi will join today’s scheduled programmes in West Bengal via video conferencing. These programmes include the launch of key connectivity related projects and the meeting of the National Ganga Council. https://t.co/eqOSpQcFZe
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 30, 2022
The 72-year-old prime minister was seen carrying his mother’s coffin. The prime minister then entered the ambulance after the body had been placed inside. The final rites were then carried out by the prime minister.
She turned 99 in June of this year, and PM Modi wrote about it. The prime minister discussed many events in his mother’s life that “shaped his mind, personality, and self-confidence” in the blog.
“This is going to be her birth centenary year. If my father had been alive, he too would have celebrated his 100th birthday last week. 2022 is a special year as my mother’s centennial year is starting, and my father would have completed his,” he had written in the blog post.
In the blog, the prime minister says that, in comparison to him, his mother’s childhood was quite difficult. He also notes that she lost her mother very young and that this continued to hurt her.
“Mother used to wash utensils at a few houses to help meet the household expenses. She would also take out time to spin the charkha to supplement our meagre income,” the Prime Minister wrote recounting the early days of family hardship.
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“Whenever I go to Gandhinagar to visit her, she offers me sweets, with her own hands. And just like a young child’s doting mother, she takes out a napkin and wipes my face once I finish eating. She always has a napkin or small towel tucked into her saree,” the Prime Minister wrote, underscoring his mother’s focus on cleanliness, adding that “she was extremely particular that the bed should be clean and properly laid out”.
Foreign officials in India offer their condolences for Heeraba’s passing
The US Embassy in India offered condolences to PM Modi on the passing away of his mother.
The U.S. Mission to India extends 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. Wishing her family and friends peace and comfort during this difficult time.
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) December 30, 2022
Israel Ambassador to India Naor Gilon, too, expressed sadness to hear about the passing away of PM Modi’s mother.
Saddened to hear about the demise of Smt #HeerabenModi ji. My deepest condolences to PM @narendramodi and his family. May her memory be a blessing. ॐ शांति 🙏 pic.twitter.com/OpcArUDxhg
— Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) December 30, 2022
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif offers his condolences at the passing away of PM Modi’s mother
There is no greater loss than losing one’s mother. My condolences to Prime Minister @narendramodi on the passing away of his mother.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 30, 2022
“There is no greater loss than losing one’s mother,” said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as he offered condolences at the demise of PM Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraba.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers condolences at the demise of Heeraba Modi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences at the passing away of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraba Modi on Friday.
Condolences to PM @narendramodi Ji on the passing away of his mother, Heeraben Modi. I pray that her soul rests in peace.
In this hour of grief, I hope that he and his family members find strength.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 30, 2022
