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Senior Congress leader and the party’s top strategist Ahmed Patel died in a Gurugram hospital.He was suffering from complications related to COVID-19.
Patel, 71, who was critical for a few days, was admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram on November 15 after he developed complications. His son Faisal said he died at 3.30 am.
‘With profound grief & sorrow, I regret to announce the sad and untimely demise of my father, Mr. Ahmed Patel at 25/11/2020, 03:30 AM.
‘After testing positive for Covid-19 around a month back, his health worsened further due to multiple organ failures. May Allah grant him Jannatul firdaus, inshallah,’ he said in a tweet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Congress leaders mourned his death . Several Union cabinet ministers of the government paid rich tributes to Ahmed Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Saddened by the demise of Ahmed Patel Ji. He spent years in public life, serving society. Known for his sharp mind, his role in strengthening the Congress Party would always be remembered. Spoke to his son Faisal and expressed condolences. May Ahmed Bhai’s soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 25, 2020
Amit Shah, Home Minister
कांग्रेस पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेता अहमद पटेल जी के निधन की सूचना अत्यंत दुःखद है। अहमद पटेल जी का कांग्रेस पार्टी और सार्वजनिक जीवन में बड़ा योगदान रहा। मैं दुःख की इस घड़ी में उनके परिजनों और समर्थकों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 25, 2020
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
Saddened by the demise of senior Congress Leader and MP, Shri Ahmed Patel ji. He was a seasoned leader, who made remarkable contribution to his party and public life.
Ahmed Bhai had friends across party lines. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers in this sad hour.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 25, 2020
Ravi Shankar Prasad, Law Minister
Deeply mourn the sad demise of veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel. With his vast experience and organisational skills he left his own mark on the polity of the country. We were also neighbours in Delhi. Surely he will be missed. May his soul rest in peace.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) November 25, 2020
Rahul Gandhi, Former Congress president
It is a sad day. Shri Ahmed Patel was a pillar of the Congress party. He lived and breathed Congress and stood with the party through its most difficult times. He was a tremendous asset.
We will miss him. My love and condolences to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family. pic.twitter.com/sZaOXOIMEX
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 25, 2020
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP
Deeply saddened by this news. A formidable political figure, a man of profound intelligence & prodigious memory. His extraordinary range of knowledge, considerable understanding & sharp instincts made him “Mr Politics” to many in @incIndia. A shattering loss for secular politics. https://t.co/Zhi2q0seyR
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 25, 2020
P Chidambaram, Former Finance Minister
Deeply shocked and saddened to learn that my dear friend Ahmed Patel passed away in the early hours of today
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 25, 2020
For two decades, he was one of the staunchest pillars of the Congress party and a trusted counsellor. He will be profoundly missed
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 25, 2020
J P Nadda, BJP president
Deeply anguished to hear about the demise of veteran Congress leader Shri Ahmed Patel Ji. I pray for strength to the family members and his supporters at this hour of grief.
Om Shanti
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 25, 2020
S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Ahmed Patel ji. He was a notable political figure of our times. My deepest condolences to his family.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 25, 2020
