Modi’s mother passes away, PM Shehbaz offers condolences

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday offered condolences to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the death of his mother.

The prime minister took to Twitter, saying that there is no greater loss than losing one’s mother. “My condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the passing away of his mother,” wrote the premier.

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

Modi’s mother, Heeraben Modi, died at the age of 100 on Friday. She was hospitalised on Wednesday after which her health declined.

“A glorious century rests at the feet of God,” Modi tweeted this morning.

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

The Indian premier lit his mother’s funeral pyre in her hometown called Gandhinagar in western Gujarat state.

Modi visited his mother on important occasions and festivals, seeking her blessings. On her 99th birthday, the prime minister said that his mother’s “life, sacrifices had shaped his mind, personality and self-confidence.”

“My Mother is as simple as she is extraordinary. Just like all mothers,” he wrote. The prime minister was last seen with his mother on December 4 in public at the time of the assembly election in Gujarat. Heerban lived with his younger son along with his family.

Several politicians, actors, and cricketers offered their condolences and expressed sorrow over her death. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid his tribute, saying that he was “deeply pained” by the sad news.

आज बड़ी ही दुखद घटना हुई है जब प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi की माताजी हीराबा का निधन हो गया। मैं आप सभी की ओर से उनके प्रति अपनी श्रद्धॉंजलि अर्पित करता हूँ: रक्षा मंत्री श्री @rajnathsingh

— Rajnathsingh_in (@RajnathSingh_in) December 30, 2022

“The death of a mother leaves such a void in one’s life that is impossible to fill,” he wrote.

Former vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu tweeted “there is nothing as priceless and indescribable in God’s creation as the bond between mother and child.”

My deepest condolences to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi on the sad demise of his beloved mother, Smt. Heeraben Modi There is nothing as priceless & indescribable in God’s creation as the bond between mother & child. May her atma attain sadgati! Om shanti pic.twitter.com/NEFsir1SJb

— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) December 30, 2022

Indian cricketer Ravindrasinh Jadeja also offered his condolences.  “Saddened to hear of the passing of Honourable PM Narendra Modi Ji’s mother Heeraben Modi Ji. My condolences on this loss, may her soul RIP.”

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said that “it’s a loss like no other”.  “My heartfelt condolences to the Hon. Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on the sad demise of his mother, Smt. Heeraben Modi ji. My thoughts are with the family. May her soul rest in peace.”