Bhopal, Oct 30 Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s mother Kashi Bai (76) died here on Friday morning following a brief illness.
In his condolence message to his cabinet colleague, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that such a loss leaves a void in the heart that no one can fill.
Kashi Bai had been unwell for the past few days and was undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, sources close to Chouhan said.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal, Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar, and several other leaders from the ruling and opposition parties condoled the death.
In his message, the Prime Minister wrote that he was deeply saddened and his condolences were with the entire family during this difficult time.
“Mother’s love is the greatest strength in life and her blessings are the most precious heritage. Mother’s affection, her love and the shade of her blessings remain our support at every stage of life. Mother’s departure leaves a void in the heart which no one can fill,” Modi said.
“Shivraj ji, family values and blessings of elders have played a special role in your long journey in public life. Today your mother is not with you physically, but her memories and the values you learnt from her will always illuminate your life. May God give patience and strength to the bereaved family and well-wishers to bear this grief,” he added.
Kashi Bai’s last rites were performed at her native village Jait in Sehore district. Later, Chouhan planted a sapling in her memory.
“The oxygen trees provide also makes the environment clean and beautiful….along with these trees, my mother’s memories will also forever remain green. My heartfelt salutations at the feet of my revered mother. Narmada Har!” he said.
CM Yadav, Khandelwal, Tomar, several ministers, MPs, MLAs, senior officials and a large number of local villagers attended the funeral.
(PTI News)
