ITANAGAR, 30 Dec: Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Governor BD Mishra on Friday expressed grief over the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben.
Modi’s mother passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Describing her as “an icon of simplicity,” Khandu tweeted: “In her quiet certitude, Maa Hiraben displayed exemplary grace. An icon of simplicity, Maa lived an endearing life and was always generous in her blessings.”
“As she leaves for her heavenly abode, I pray to Lord Buddha for peace to her soul,” the chief minister said.
The governor in a message conveyed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.
“I join the people of Arunachal Pradesh in praying to almighty god to give eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss,” he said.
Meanwhile, members of the state BJP held a condolence meeting in memory of the PM’s late mother, and observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
Among others, MP Tapir Gao took part in the condolence meeting. (With inputs from PTI & Raj Bhavan)
