Capt Abhimanyu's mother cremated with Vedic rites; thousands, including Ramdev and minister Parvesh Verma pay tribute
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She passed away at the age of 89 on Friday at a private hospital in Delhi after a prolonged illness.
Her eldest son, Captain Rudra Sen Sindhu, performed the last rites. Renowned yoga guru
, who arrived by helicopter, joined the bereaved family in carrying the mortal remains to the cremation site. Several dignitaries including Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma, Haryana Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa, Social Justice Minister Krishan Bedi, and MP Dharambir Singh, among others.
A condolence meeting will be held at Sindhu Bhawan, Sector-14, Rohtak.
Before the cremation, the body was brought from Rohtak to the family village, with citizens paying homage along the route. The body was kept at Mata Jiyo Devi College in Khanda Kheri for public viewing. Swami Ramdev offered emotional tribute by touching her feet and standing vigil throughout the rites.
Several prominent personalities attended to pay their respects, including Swami Aryavesh, Swami Adityavesh, Swami Pranavanand, Swami Sampurnanand, Acharya Vednisth, former Union minister Subhash Maharia, former ministers Om Prakash Dhankar and Bijender Billu, MLAs Ramkumar Gautam, Vinod Bhayana, and many others from political, social, and spiritual circles.
Captain Abhimanyu, in an emotional tribute, said, 'She was my first guru, my strength, and the guiding force of my life. Whatever I am today is due to her love, discipline, and sacrifice. Her teachings and ideals will remain with us forever.'
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