* Gandhi pay tributes to Baba
* CM, Central & State Ministers pay homage to the departed soul

Every ardent devotee thronged to Puttaparthi to have a last glimpse of Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai Baba on tuesday. It was undoubtedly the greatest rush witnessed in the piligrim region. Concerned officials at Puttaparthi ensured that maximum number of devotees were allowed for the God Man's darshan for once last time. Prime Minister Mr. Manmohan Singh, All India Congress Committee President Sonia Gandhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni and a host of dignitaries paid their tributes to Baba.

Devotees, Specially a set of Dignitaries including State and Central Ministers thronged to Puttaparthi on tuesday. As it was their last chance to see Satya Sai Baba, the rush witnessed was unusual at the Piligrim town. Prime Minister Mr. Manmohan Singh, AICC President Sonia Gandhi, Governor ESL Narasimhan, CM Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy and other central ministers inculding Ambika Soni, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, Panabaka Lakshmi paid rich tributes to Sri Bhagwan Satya Baba.

Condoling the death of Satya Sai Baba, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said that the God Man's death has brought great grief to his entire state. Modi who addressed the media after paying patronage to the departed soul of Baba was emotionally disturbed.
Speaking over the sad demise of Satya Sai Baba, Swami Nityananda said Baba served with selfless love and dedication to mankind. He paid rich tributes to Baba at Puttaparthi on tuesday.

Ex-Prime Minister Deve-Gowda his Son Kumara Swamy were also in Puttaparthiu to have a last glimpse of Satya Sai Baba and later paid respects to the departed soul. Speaking to the media Deve Gowda said although Baba doesn't exists any more, his love and presence will continue to remain with millions of his devotees.

As Lakhs of devotees thronged to have a last look at Sri Bhagwan Satya Sai Baba on tuesday, the resting place of Satya Sai Baba 'The Sai Kulwanth Hall' is now ready for the God Man to be buried with full state honours between 9 and 9.30 am today.

Published Date : Wednesday, 27/4/2011 10:35 AM IST