‘Her Lifelong Dedication To Public Service Will Continue To Inspire Generations’, Says PM Modi On The Passing Of Queen Mother Sirikit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his sorrow over the death of Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, honouring her lifelong commitment to public service.

He conveyed his condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn, members of the Royal Family, and the people of Thailand on this occasion of national mourning.

The Prime Minister’s message followed the announcement by Thailand’s Bureau of the Royal Household that Queen Mother Sirikit passed away at the age of 93 at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital on Friday.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand. Her lifelong dedication to public service will continue to inspire generations. My heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King, the members of the Royal Family and the people of Thailand in this hour of profound grief.”

According to the Bureau of the Royal Household, a team of doctors who had been overseeing her treatment since 7 September 2019 reported that she had multiple health complications affecting various bodily systems, necessitating constant medical attention, Xinhua News Agency reported.

On 17 October, the Queen Mother developed a bloodstream infection.

Despite the medical team’s efforts, her condition worsened, and she passed away peacefully at 9:21 p.m. local time on Friday.

King Maha Vajiralongkorn has instructed the relevant authorities to organise the Queen Mother’s royal funeral. Her remains will rest at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, Bangkok.

Additionally, the King has decreed that the royal family and royal court officials will observe a one-year mourning period, beginning from the date of her passing.

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