‘Lost an irreplaceable comrade, faithful colleague’: Congress president Sonia Gandhi condoles Ahmed Patel’s death

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the death of veteran Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ahmed Patel’s death. Sonia Gandhi in a statement said that she has lost an ‘irreplaceable comrade and a friend.’

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Sonia Gandhi said, “In Sh. Ahmed Patel, I have lost a colleague, whose entire life was dedicated to the Congress Party. His faithfulness and dedication, his commitment to his duty, his always being there to help, his generosity were rare qualities that distinguished him from others.”

She further added, “I have lost an irreplaceable comrade, a faithful colleague and a friend. I mourn his passing and I feel deeply for his bereaved family to whom I offer my sincere feelings of empathy and support.”

Ahmed Patel passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning after he developed complications due to Covid-19. His son Faisal Patel announced the news of his death via Twitter. Faisal Patel in his statement said, “With profound grief and sorrow, I regret to announce the sad and untimely demise of my father, Mr. Ahmed Patel at 25/11/2020 at 3:30am. After testing positive for Covid-19 around a month back, his health worsened further due to multiple organ failures. I request all well-wishers to adhere to Covid-19 law and order regulations by avoiding any mass gatherings and to also maintain social distancing norms at all times.”

Patel had tested positive for Covid-19 on October 1. He was hospitalised on November 15 after his health condition deteriorated.

Prime minister Narendra Modi also condoled the death of the senior Congressman. He expressed his sadness upon receiving the news of Patel’s death and took to Twitter to share his condolences. He wrote, “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.”