LK Advani’s wife Kamla passes away, PM expresses grief

06 April, New Delhi

Kamla Advani, wife of veteran BJP leader LK Advani, passed away due to cardiac arrest this afternoon at AIIMS. She was 84.After she complained of medical complications, including breathing problem and uneasiness, Kamla Advani was rushed to the AIIMS, where she breathed her last, sources close to the Advani family said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled her demise. “Deeply pained and saddened by Kamla Advani ji’s demise. She always inspired and motivated Karyakartas and was LK Advani ji’s pillar of strength,” Mr Modi said in a message on Twitter. “I recall my many interactions with Kamla Advani ji. My thoughts are with the Advani family in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace,” said the Prime Minister.

The couple had last year celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 22 with Advani (88) turning a ‘groom’ once again and exchanging the traditional ‘varmala’ with his wife Kamla to mark the occasion of togetherness.