Heeraben's mortal remains consigned to flames; condolences poured in from all corners | HIGHLIGHTS

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday offered condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the death of his mother Hiraben.

"I offer you my condolences, I am currently staying in Bodh Gaya and I will pray for her. Your mother lived to the good age of 99.

PM Modi leaves after meeting brother at late mother's residence in Gandhinagar.

"It's an unfortunate thing. We sent a condolence message when we came to know about it," said Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on the demise of Heeraben Modi, mother of PM Modi. 

PM Modi met his brother Pankaj Modi before leaving for New Delhi after laying his mother to rest. 

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. Hiraben, 99, passed away at 3.30 am during the treatment at U N Mehta Heart Hospital, in Ahmedabad.
"The passing away of Hiraba, mother of honble PM is very sad. A mother is the universe of affection, the nursery of values and manners, expansion of existence and completeness of life. My heartfelt tributes to the revered mother. My deepest condolences with the PM and his family. Om Shanti," Sinha said in a tweet in Hindi. Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said he equally shares the PM's grief. "Respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. I am deeply pained over the demise of your mother and equally share the grief. No one can replace the mother. I pray to almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give you and other family members patience to bear this irreparable loss," Thakur said. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah also expressed grief over the demise of the PM's mother.

PM Modi's mother Heeraben death: The prayer meeting will be held on Sunday (January 1) between 10:00 am-2:00 pm in Gujarat's Vadnagar. 

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani on Friday condoled the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, and said losing one's mother is the most painful event in life. "Narendrabhai has often spoken about the special bond that he shared with his mother, about her simplicity and her caring persona. These will always be remembered and missed by all," Advani said in a statement.  Modi's mother Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was 99. Expressing condolences, Advani said,"Losing one's mother is the most painful event in one's life." .

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben. Hiraben died at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday morning. She was 99. "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of #HirabenModi, mother of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family members and friends during this hour of grief, #OmShanti," he tweeted. Patnaik asked minister Srikant Sahu to attend the funeral of Hiraben on his behalf.

Delhi LG VK Saxena and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday condoled the passing away of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother. Saxena, in a tweet, prayed to God to provide strength to the prime minister to bear the loss. "Deeply saddened by demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Hiraba. Wish Moksha to mother along with crores of countrymen in this hour of sorrow. I pray to God to give strength to the prime minister to bear the loss of his mother," the LG said. Modi's mother Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was 99. Sisodia said the news of her death was very saddening.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar and many top political leaders from the two states on Friday condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother. Mann noted that the void caused by a mother's loss can never be filled. "I express my condolences to the Prime Minister and his entire family in this hour of grief...," Mann said in a tweet in Hindi. Khattar said he was deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Hiraben. The prime minister's mother, Hiraben, passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad early on Friday. She was 99. BJP leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also expressed condolences at Hiraben's demise.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Hiraben. The prime minister's mother passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was 99. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and his respected mother shared a deep personal and emotional connection. She inspired him to dedicate his life in the service of the nation and supported him in his life long sacrifices, giving him strength and guidance throughout his journey. "Losing a mother is the biggest loss one can experience and my thoughts are with Modi Ji in this very difficult moment. May God give him the strength to bear this irreparable loss. The nation stands with him in this mourning," the minister said.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday expressed grief over the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother and said her life was a great example of devotion to values. Modi's mother Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was 99. "On this sad occasion, all of us volunteers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) pay our respects to her," the Sangh said in a statement issued by its chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. "Mataji's life was a great example of a meaningful life of continuous work on the strength of devotion to values ​​and unwavering faith in God even in extremely difficult circumstances," the RSS said. In this hour of grief, the Sangh express its condolences to Prime Minister Modi and his family members, the statement said. The RSS prays that may God grant salvation to the departed soul, it added.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and several leaders condoled the demise of Hiraben Modi, mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday.
Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was 99. Expressing grief, the Chief Minister said in his tweet "Dear Prime Minister @NarendraModi, We all know the emotional bond you had with your beloved mother Hiraba. The grief of losing one's mother is too hard to bear for anyone. I am deeply saddened and no words can describe how sorry I am for your loss." Conveying his deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences in this hour of grief, Stalin said in another tweet "May you find peace & comfort in the memories you shared with your mom." AIADMK interim general secretary K Palaniswami said he was extremely saddened to know that Hiraben Modi, mother of the Prime Minister passed away early this morning, "My deepest condolences on behalf @aiadmkofficial to Hon'ble @narendramodi ji, May her soul Rest in Peace,” he tweeted.

Vadnagar will observe 3-day mourning and all major markets in the city will remain closed to condole Heeraben Modi's death.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left home at an early age to serve the nation but he remained in touch with his kin. He was very close to his mother Heeraben Modi.

PM Modi headed for Rajbhawan as he was scheduled to participate in Bengal event through video conference.

PM Modi left Gandhinagar crematorium after performing the last rites of his mother.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Hiraben, and said she gave the "inspiration of karmayoga" to her son. Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad in the early hours of Friday at the age of 99. She was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday. In a tweet, Sawant said, "I am deeply pained by the passing away of Smt. Heera-ba, the mother of our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. I express my heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister and his entire family in this hour of grief."

What PM Modi family said:

We thank everyone for their prayers in these tough times. It is our humble request to everyone to keep the departed soul in their thoughts and continue with their pre-decided schedule and commitments. That would be a befitting tribute to Heeraben

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday expressed grief over the passing away of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother and said her virtuous life was an inspiration for all. Modi's mother Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was 99. Birla said a mother is the one who nourishes a person's life with values. "Hiraben's virtuous life is an inspiration for all of us," he said. The Lok Sabha speaker also expressed his deepest condolences to the prime minister and his family members.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday expressed deep sadness over the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother and said her sacrificial ascetic life will always be remembered. Modi's mother Hiraben passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. She was 99. In tweets in Hindi, Shah said he was very sad to know about the demise of the prime minister's mother. The home minister said a mother is the first friend and teacher of a person's life and the pain of losing a mother is undoubtedly the biggest pain in the world. "The struggles faced by Hira Ba to nurture the family are a role model for all. Her sacrificial ascetic life will always be in our memory. The entire nation stands with Prime Minister Modi and his family in this hour of grief. The prayers of crores of people are with you (Modi). Om Shanti," he said. Hiraben, also called Hiraba, lived at Raysan village near Gandhinagar with Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi. The prime minister regularly visited Raysan and spent time with his mother during his visits to Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was scheduled to embark on a visit to West Bengal to launch the developmental projects, may join the events through video conferencing, sources said on Friday. The turn of events was necessitated by the demise of PM Modi's mother Heeraben Modi, who was admitted to an Ahmedabad hospital. The Prime Minister informed the nation about her demise on early Friday morning.

Democratic Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad expresses condolences over the demise of Heeraben Modi, mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry expressed his grief today. 

Here's the press statement released by UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre today. 

PM Modi has left for Ahmedabad, flagging off of Vande Bharat train in Howrah, Kolkata & other developmental works of railways and under Namami Gange & meeting of National Ganga Council to be held as per plan. PM Modi may join through Video Conference: Sources.

Informing about her demise, the Prime Minister posted a heartfelt tweet early Friday morning, "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, which is always remembered that work with intelligence, live life with purity, that is, work with intelligence and live life with purity," PM Modi tweeted.