Congress Veteran Ahmed Patel Passes Away

Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday morning due to multiple organ failure at a hospital in Gurugram. He was 71.

The Congress veteran had earlier tested positive for COVID-19 infection. His son Faisal Patel confirmed the news of his death through a tweet.

@ahmedpatel pic.twitter.com/7bboZbQ2A6

— Faisal Patel (@mfaisalpatel) November 24, 2020

Senior leaders of the Congress and politicians cutting across party lines paid tribute to the leader.

“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,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his condolences and spoke to his son.

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

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also offered his tribute.

Deeply saddened by the passing away of veteran Congress leader Shri #AhmedPatel Ji. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) November 25, 2020