Sonowal condoles passing of Shivraj Chouhan's mother Kashi Bai
Synopsis
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal publicly mourned the passing of Shrimati Kashi Bai Ji, mother of Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressing condolences and prayers for the bereaved family on 30 October 2026.
Key Takeaways
Sarbananda Sonowal , Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, posted condolences on 30 October 2026 over the passing of Shrimati Kashi Bai Ji.
Kashi Bai Ji was the mother of Union Agriculture Minister and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan .
Sonowal described the news as 'atyant duhkhad' (deeply sorrowful) and extended sympathies to the entire family.
He prayed for the departed soul's peace and for the family's strength to endure the loss, closing with 'Om Shanti' .
Both Sonowal and Chouhan are senior BJP leaders and former Chief Ministers of their respective states.
A message of grief arrived on Friday, 30 October 2026, as Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal conveyed his condolences on the passing of Shrimati Kashi Bai Ji, the mother of Union Agriculture Minister and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Writing in Hindi, Sonowal called the news 'atyant duhkhad' — deeply sorrowful — and said his sympathies stand with the bereaved family in this difficult hour. He prayed that the Almighty grant the departed soul a place at His feet and give the family the strength to bear this immense loss, closing with 'Om Shanti'.
Two senior BJP leaders, one moment of grief
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is one of the most prominent figures in the Bharatiya Janata Party — a four-time Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh who now steers the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Sonowal, himself a former Chief Minister of Assam and a long-standing BJP colleague, reaching out publicly reflects both personal regard and the close-knit culture of solidarity within the party's senior leadership.
Indian political leaders routinely use social media to offer public condolences when colleagues lose family members — gestures that carry weight precisely because they are visible, immediate, and unambiguous in their warmth. Sonowal's post follows that tradition with quiet dignity.
Point of View
Restrained and prayer-centred, fits the dignified register such moments demand. It also underscores how social media has become the primary channel through which India's political class processes and broadcasts collective mourning.
NationPress
30 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kashi Bai Ji?
Shrimati Kashi Bai Ji was the mother of Union Agriculture Minister and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Why did Sarbananda Sonowal post condolences for Shivraj Chouhan?
Sonowal, a senior BJP colleague and fellow former Chief Minister, expressed personal sympathy over the passing of Chouhan's mother, Kashi Bai Ji, on 30 October 2026.
What did Sonowal say in his condolence message?
Sonowal called the news deeply sorrowful, extended his sympathies to the grieving family, prayed for the departed soul's peace, and asked God to give the family strength to bear the loss, ending with 'Om Shanti'.
Who is Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is a senior BJP leader, four-time former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and currently the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Who is Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal is the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, a senior BJP leader, and a former Chief Minister of Assam.
