PM Narendra Modi condoled the death of 89-year-old women's rights activist Ela Bhatt who passed away on Wednesday. The PM tweeted, "Saddened by the death of Elaben Bhatt. She will long be remembered for her efforts to promote women's empowerment, social service, and education among the youth...Om Shanti." Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "She devoted her life to Gandhian ideals."