PM condoles demise of Sister Nirmala

June 23, 2015 12:19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today offered his condolences over the demise of Sister Nirmala who succeeded Mother Teresa as the head of the Missionaries of Charity founded by the Nobel laureate.

"Sister Nirmala's life was devoted to service, caring for the poor and underprivileged. Saddened by her demise. May her soul rest in peace," Modi said in a statement.

"My deepest condolences to the Missionaries of Charity family on the passing away of Sister Nirmala," he added.

Her body would be brought to Mother House tomorrow morning and the funeral will be held at 4 pm.

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