Shivraj Singh Chouhan's mother Kashi Bai dies at 76

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's mother, Kashi Bai, died after a brief illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Madhya Pradesh leaders offered condolences to the family.Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. (File photo)Bhopal,Oct 30, 2026 22:34 ISTUnion minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's mother, Kashi Bai, died on Friday morning after a brief illness, news agency Press Trust of India reported. She was 76.Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to his Cabinet colleague, saying a mother's death 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 in Bhopal, sources close to Chouhan told PTI.In his message, Modi said he was deeply saddened and that his condolences were with the entire family during the difficult time. “A mother's love is the greatest strength in life and her blessings are the most precious heritage. A mother's affection, her love and the shade of her blessings remain our support at every stage of life. A mother's departure leaves a void in the heart which no one can fill,” Modi said.“Shivraj ji, family values and the 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. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal, Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar and several leaders from the ruling and opposition parties also expressed their condolences.Kashi Bai's last rites were performed at her native village, Jait, in Sehore district. Chouhan later planted a sapling in her memory.“The oxygen that trees provide also makes the environment clean and beautiful. Along with these trees, my mother's memories will also remain green forever. My heartfelt salutations at the feet of my revered mother. Narmada Har!” Chouhan said.Yadav, Khandelwal, Tomar, several ministers, MPs, MLAs, senior officials and a large number of villagers attended the funeral, PTI reported. Kashi Bai was cremated in her native village, where Chouhan planted a sapling to honour her memory.- Ends