Updates: Heeraben Modi Laid To Rest In Gandhinagar, PM Performs Last Rites

Heeraben Modi lived with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi at Raysan village near Gandhinagar.

Updates: Heeraben Modi Laid To Rest In Gandhinagar, PM Performs Last Rites

PM Modi carries the body of his mother Heeraben Modi for the last rites.

New Delhi:

Heeraben Modi, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was laid to rest in Gandhinagar this morning. PM Modi, who reached Gujarat early this morning, performed the last rites. Heeraben Modi was 99.

"Smt Hiraba Modi passed away on 30/12/2022, at 3:39 am (early morning, during the treatment at UN Mehta Heart Hospital," the hospital where she had been admitted since Wednesday said in a statement.

Informing about her death, the Prime Minister posted a heartfelt tweet early this 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, who was scheduled to launch the developmental projects in West Bengal, may join the events through video conferencing.

Heeraben Modi lived with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi at Raysan village near Gandhinagar.

The Prime Minister would regularly visit Raysan and spend time with his mother during most of his Gujarat visits.

Here are the updates:

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Dec 30, 2022 09:35 (IST)
Dec 30, 2022 09:34 (IST)
"Love To Him, Family": Rahul Gandhi To PM, Who Lost His Mother

Rahul Gandhi sent his love to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lost his mother, Heeraben, early this morning. "The news of the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Hira Ba is extremely sad. At this difficult time, I extend my deepest condolences and love to him and his family," tweeted Mr Gandhi. (Read full story here)
Dec 30, 2022 09:19 (IST)
Body of Heeraben Modi brought to crematorium in Gandhinagar
Body of Heeraben Modi, mother of PM Modi, brought to a crematorium for last rites in Gandhinagar. (ANI)

Dec 30, 2022 09:04 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences over PM Modi's mother's death
Dec 30, 2022 08:52 (IST)
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expresses condolences over the death of Heeraben Modi
Dec 30, 2022 08:50 (IST)
President Droupadi Murmu condoles the death of PM Modi's mother
Dec 30, 2022 08:45 (IST)
"We thank everyone for their prayers in these tough time: Family sources
"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 Hiraba," sources close to PM Modi's family said.
Dec 30, 2022 08:42 (IST)
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Smt. Heeraben Modi ji. My prayers and condolences are with Shri Narendra Modi ji and family members, says Karnataka BJP leader BS Yediyurappa.
Dec 30, 2022 08:37 (IST)
PM carriesbody of his mother Heeraben Modi for last rites
PM Narendra Modi carried the body of his mother Heeraben Modi for the last rites.


Dec 30, 2022 08:26 (IST)
PM Modi pays tribute to his mother at her residence in Gandhinagar
Dec 30, 2022 08:06 (IST)
"A parent's loss is irreplaceable": Hemant Soren condoles PM Modi's mother's death
Deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of hon'ble PM  @narendramodi Ji's mother. A parent's loss is irreplaceable & at this hour of grief, I express my sincere condolences. May her departed soul rest in peace.
Dec 30, 2022 07:59 (IST)
Read PM Modi's Blog Dedicated To Mother Heeraban Modi Earlier This Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died early this morning at an Ahmedabad hospital, days after she was admitted there. PM Modi has rushed to Ahmedabad.
Dec 30, 2022 07:54 (IST)
Dec 30, 2022 07:44 (IST)
PM's Mother Died At 3:30 am During Treatment: Hospital Statement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died at 3.30am during treatment, said UN Mehta Hospital where she was admitted on Tuesday night ina brief statement.

Dec 30, 2022 07:41 (IST)
UP CM Yogi Adityanath condoles Heeraben's death
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityyanath said that he was saddened by the death of PM Modi's mother. 
Dec 30, 2022 07:33 (IST)
Dec 30, 2022 07:20 (IST)
Dec 30, 2022 07:16 (IST)
Rajnath Singh, Gujarat Chief Minister express grief over PM Modi's mother's death
Rajnath Singh highlighted the value of a mother in one's life and said that its void is "impossible to fill". "I am deeply pained by the passing away of Hira Ba, mother of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi. The death of a mother leaves such a void in one's life that is impossible to fill. I express my condolences to the Prime Minister and his entire family in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!" the Defence Minister tweeted.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also condoled the death of the Prime Minister's mother passed away at 100, and said that she was the epitome of simplicity and high values of life.
Dec 30, 2022 07:06 (IST)
PM Modi's mother, Heeraben Modi, dies days after hospitalisation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Heeraben, died in the early hours of Friday. She was 99.
Dec 30, 2022 06:53 (IST)
Dec 30, 2022 06:51 (IST)
In June this year, PM Modi wrote a blog for his mother on her 99th birthday. In the blog, the prime minister wrote about various aspects of his mother's life which "shaped his mind, personality and self-confidence."
Dec 30, 2022 06:51 (IST)
Heeraben Modi lived with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi at Raysan village near Gandhinagar.
Dec 30, 2022 06:35 (IST)
"Smt Hiraba Modi passed away on 30/12/2022, at 3:39 am (early morning, during the treatment at UN Mehta Heart Hospital," the hospital where she had been admitted since Wednesday said in a statement.
Dec 30, 2022 06:34 (IST)
Dec 30, 2022 06:31 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi died days after she was discharged from a hospital.

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