File photo of senior BJP leader LK Advani with wife Kamla Advani.
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Mrs Advani was unwell for some time, was taken to AIIMS today
'She inspired and motivated Karyakartas', recalls PM Modi in a tweet
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Ex J&K CM Omar Abdullah also pay tributes
Mrs Advani, 83, had been unwell for some time and had been admitted to the AIIMS hospital earlier today after she complained of breathlessness, sources close to the family said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to offer his condolences and pay tribute.
Deeply pained & saddened by Kamla Advani ji's demise. She always inspired & motivated Karyakartas & was LK Advani ji's pillar of strength.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2016
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
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2016
The Advanis, who have a son and a daughter, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2014.
Over the years, Kamla Advani was almost a constant presence by the veteran politician's side during campaigns and functions.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who shares her wedding date with the Advanis, and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah also sent condolence messages after her death.
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