Mr. Narendra Modi met the grieving family of Raj Narayan Singh in Gaurichak as a gesture of compassion.

Mr. Modi looked visibly disturbed while visiting the family. Mr. Modi saluted the spirited people of Bihar for maintaining peace and calm amid blasts. He was proud that Mr. Singh’s sons served in the Indian army.

I salute people of Bihar for the calm & bravery they showed. They have given fitting reply to anti-national elements http://t.co/rs2lb3Uz5I

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2013

Narendra Modi meets family of Patna blast victim Raj Narain Singh pic.twitter.com/krAe5UQ5GJ

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 2, 2013

Met family of Shaheed Raj Narain Singh in Gaurichak. Proud to know that his 2 sons are serving in the Army!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2013

Mr. Modi was accompanied by Bihar BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi and other local leaders on his visit.

Assured the families that we are all one family & that every BJP Karyakarta stands by them in this unfortunate hour http://t.co/Sv8Jxv9eak

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2013

This gesture and humbleness is noteworthy when compared to the manner in which the CM of Bihar handled the situation. Six of the eight bombs went off inside and near Gandhi Maidan, at Mr. Modi’s Hunkaar rally venue.