File photo of senior BJP leader LK Advani with wife Kamla Advani.
Highlights
- 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
Senior BJP leader LK Advani's wife Kamla Advani, his companion of over 50 years, died in Delhi on Wednesday.
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.
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.