President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, several Union Ministers and Chief Ministers besides top leaders of various political parties on Friday condoled the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben recalling her simple and compassionate life that was inspiration for all.

"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's mother Hiraba's hundred years of struggle is a symbol of Indian ideals. Shri Modi imbibed the spirit of '#Matradevobhav' and the values of Hiraba in his life. I pray for the peace of the holy soul. My condolences to the family!" the President said in a tweet in Hindi.

The Vice President said the PM’s mother exemplified simplicity and sublimity reflecting the virtuosity of motherhood.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla noted that a mother nourishes a person's life with values and said "Hiraben's virtuous life is an inspiration for all of us". Union Home Minister Amit Shah 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.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said: 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."

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently on a two-nation visit including Cyprus and Austria, said in a tweet "I am saddened to hear about the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heera Ba. Her life was very inspiring. I pray to God to give the departed pious soul a place at his feet. My deepest sympathies are with the Prime Minister and his entire family at this difficult time. Om Shanti!" Paying tributes, while Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said it was the values which Hiraben imparted to her family through a difficult life full of struggles that has given the country a leader like Modi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said, "Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows. But her goodness, care, wisdom, and love will always be with you." BJP president J P Nadda said her life will always serve as an inspiration. Her affection and commitment to truth gave the country a glorious leadership, he said.

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani recalled that the PM often spoke about the special bond that he shared with his mother, about her simplicity and her caring persona, and said, these will always be remembered and missed by all.

Paying respects to the PM’s mother, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said, "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".

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi said "... In this difficult time, I express my deepest condolences and affection to him and his family members," Rahul said in a tweet in Hindi. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in this hour of grief," Kharge tweeted.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi and former finance minister P Chidambaram termed the passing away of a mother is an irreparable loss.

"Your mother is also our mother," Mamata Banerjee told Modi at the Vande Bharat train launch he attended virtually. Her Tamil Nadu counterpart Stalin and Telangana CM KC Chandrasekhar Rao also sent offered their condolences.

Other chief ministers, including Punjab's Bhagwant Mann, Gujarat's Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra's Eknath Shinde, Karnataka's Basavaraj Bommai, Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma, Goa's Pramod Sawant and Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath, also sent their condolences at the irreparable loss. BSP supremo Mayawati and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav were among other prominent leaders who expressed grief.