India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the passing of Smt. Bhavnaben Patel, wife of Shri Prafulbhai Patel, Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

The Prime Minister said that he had shared a close acquaintance and cordial relationship with the family for many years.

Shri Modi extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty grants peace to the departed soul.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.