Kolkata: Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday condoled the death of Gayatri Devi, mother of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
"I knew Gayatri Devi personally. I know how important your mother was to you. I have no words to console you. I and my family stand by you in this time of grief. I hope God will help you overcome your sorrow. Do let me know if you need any help," Mukherjee said in his condolence message to Banerjee. 81-year-old Devi, who passed away today, was admitted to the SSKM hospital on November 25. She was suffering from old-age related ailments and had been on life support system. Mukherjee had been here on December 3 to visit Gayatri Devi at the hospital.
Left Front chairman Biman Bose, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Surjya Kanta Mishra, Forward Bloc state secretary Ashok Ghosh and senior RSP leader Kshiti Goswami visited Banerjee at her residence to offer their condolences. PTI