Congress leaders express grief
Several Congress leaders, including Anand Sharma, Mukul Wasnik, Rajiv Shukla, and Madhusudan Mistry, expressed grief at the demise of their senior party colleague Ahmed Patel.
Condolences pour in for Congress veteran Ahmed Patel
Ahmed Patel
22:06 November 25
Congress leaders express grief
18:13 November 25
Cong leaders visit Patel's residence
Cong leaders visit Patel's residence
Several top Congress leaders visited senior party leader Ahmed Patel's residence following his demise. Patel, 71, died early Wednesday morning. He had been critical for a few days and was admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The Congress leader had contracted COVID-19 and later developed complications.
17:40 November 25
Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary
'Ahmed Patel dedicated entire life in service of Congress'
Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary said that Ahmed Patel had dedicated his entire life in the service of the party.
17:36 November 25
Feel like we've been orphaned: Khurshid
Feel like we've been orphaned: Khurshid
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid expressed grief at the demise of party colleague Ahmed Patel, and said that the party has been orphaned.
17:30 November 25
Vacuum in Congress difficult to fill: Ajay Singh Yadav
Vacuum in Congress difficult to fill: Ajay Singh Yadav
Congress leader Ajay Singh Yadav said that it would be difficult to fill the vacuum in the Congress due to Ahmed Patel's demise.
17:13 November 25
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करोड़ों लोगों की दुआएं उनके जीवन को बचा नहीं सकी। अहमद भाई, कह रहे हैं आप नहीं रहे लेकिन आप हमेशा हम सबके साथ रहेंगे, आप हमारी पार्टी के शक्ति स्रोत थे। अल्लाह/भगवान ने आपको अपने पास बुला लिया, आपकी आत्मा को शांति दें और आपके परिवार, कांग्रेस परिवार,
— Harish Rawat (@harishrawatcmuk) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">करोड़ों लोगों की दुआएं उनके जीवन को बचा नहीं सकी। अहमद भाई, कह रहे हैं आप नहीं रहे लेकिन आप हमेशा हम सबके साथ रहेंगे, आप हमारी पार्टी के शक्ति स्रोत थे। अल्लाह/भगवान ने आपको अपने पास बुला लिया, आपकी आत्मा को शांति दें और आपके परिवार, कांग्रेस परिवार,
— Harish Rawat (@harishrawatcmuk) November 25, 2020करोड़ों लोगों की दुआएं उनके जीवन को बचा नहीं सकी। अहमद भाई, कह रहे हैं आप नहीं रहे लेकिन आप हमेशा हम सबके साथ रहेंगे, आप हमारी पार्टी के शक्ति स्रोत थे। अल्लाह/भगवान ने आपको अपने पास बुला लिया, आपकी आत्मा को शांति दें और आपके परिवार, कांग्रेस परिवार,
— Harish Rawat (@harishrawatcmuk) November 25, 2020
Cong leaders in Uttarakhand condole Ahmed Patel's death
Congress leaders in Uttarakhand expressed grief at the untimely demise of senior party leader Ahmed Patel, describing it as an "irreparable loss" for the party. Pradesh Congress president Pritam Singh said Patel was the party's "trouble shooter who had a solution for every problem". It is an irreparable loss for the party and national politics," Singh said
Expressing grief at Patel's untimely demise, former chief minister and AICC general secretary Harish Rawat said, "We all confided in him and turned to him for advice. It is a huge loss."
16:51 November 25
Rahul visits Ahmed Patel's residence
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the residence of senior party colleague Ahmed Patel, who had passed away late last night.
16:44 November 25
Ahmed Patel was a social worker: Kamal Nath
Ahmed Patel was a social worker: Kamal Nath
Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath expressed grief at the demise of Ahmed Patel, and said that he was not just a politician, but a social worker as well.
16:43 November 25
Ahmed Patel was Congress' crisis manager: Anand Sharma
"Ahmed Patel's demise is a big shock for us. He was a strong pillar of the Congress party. He was a skilled party in-charge. In a true sense, he was Congress' crisis manager," said Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma.
16:35 November 25
Congress has lost a pillar: Vivek Tankha
Congress has lost a pillar: Vivek Tankha
Sharing his memories of Ahmed Patel, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha said Patel was a pillar of the party, who used to live, think, breathe and work for the party round the clock.
15:40 November 25
Saddened by Patel's demise: Om Birla
"We are saddened by the demise of Ahmed Patel ji and stand with his family in this hour of grief," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said in Gujarat's Kevadia.
15:35 November 25
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Deeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir@INCIndia pic.twitter.com/pMvAGFugcB
">Deeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) November 25, 2020
May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir@INCIndia pic.twitter.com/pMvAGFugcBDeeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) November 25, 2020
May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir@INCIndia pic.twitter.com/pMvAGFugcB
Lost a father figure: Azharuddin
Congress leader and former Indian Cricket Team captain Mohammed Azharuddin experienced grief at the passing away of Ahmed Patel, who he called a "father figure."
"Deeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure. May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir," Azharuddin tweeted.
15:18 November 25
Patel served party by staying away from limelight: Jawed
Patel served party by staying away from limelight: Jawed
Congress MP from Bihar Mohammad Jawed expressed grief at the passing away of his senior party colleague Ahmed Patel. He said that Patel dedicatedly served the party by staying away from the limelight.
13:38 November 25
Karti Chidambaram condoles Ahmed Patel's death
Karti Chidambaram condole Ahmed Patel's death
''Extremely saddened to learn of Shri Ahmed Patel ji has passed away. He has left a void which can not be filled. He shared a wonderful camaraderie with my Father. Will feel the loss for long,'' said Karti Chidambaram
13:18 November 25
Former PM Manmohan Singh condoles demise of party colleague Ahmed Patel
Former PM & senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh condoles demise of party colleague Ahmed Patel, terms it an 'irreparable loss to the Congress'."Ahmed Patel ji was one of the most trusted leaders of the party & a great friend of mine," Singh writes in his condolence message.
11:56 November 25
Sandeep Dikshit condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
Sandeep Dikshit condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
Speaking to ETV Bharat, Sandeep Dikshit says,'' Shri Ahmed Patel was a pillar of the Congress party. He shared a tremendous bond with my grandfather and mother. His passing away leaves an immense void. He had steered the Congress out of difficult situations many a time.''
11:47 November 25
Ahmed Patel kept Congress together in difficult times, says Kapil Sibal
Kapil Sibal gets emotional over demise of Ahmed Patel
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal condoled the demise of veteran party leader Ahmed Patel while saying that he kept the Congress party together during difficult times. "I haven't seen the kind of passion and commitment he had for the party, in any other Congressmen. It's a huge loss for the country and our party," he added.
10:39 November 25
Lok Sabha Speaker condoles Ahmed Patel's demise
Lok Sabha Speaker condoles Ahmed Patel's demise
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also condoled the death of Patel, saying the leader had goodwill from the leaders from all parties. "The demise of Ahmed Patel, a senior politician and Rajya Sabha MP is sad. He was a person who had a cordial relationship with all, who had goodwill from the leaders of all parties. The void created by his death is impossible to fulfil. My condolences to the bereaved family," Lok Sabha Speaker tweeted.
10:24 November 25
Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed shock at the demise of Patel
Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed shock at the demise of Patel
"Extremely sad and shocked at the demise of Ahmed Bhai. Really no words to express the pain and sorrow. You will always be remembered and cherished in our heart. Rest in peace my brother," he tweeted.
10:18 November 25
Kapil Sibal condoles Ahmed Patel's demise, pours his heart out on Twitter
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal said that Patel was central to the functioning of the party. "Deeply saddened by the passing away of Ahmedbhai. I am personally aggrieved because of our long and steadfast friendship. He was central to the functioning of the Congress Party. His seminal contribution to its well-being will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace," he tweeted.
10:07 November 25
Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said that the death of the Congress leader left him shocked.
10:06 November 25
Mamata Banerjee condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoled the death as senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Twitter, saying, saddened and shocked at the passing away of Ahmed Patel. He was a quiet, affable person. My condolences to his family, admirers and his colleagues.
10:04 November 25
Congress leader P Chidambaram expresses condolences over the passing away of Ahmed Patel
''Deeply shocked and saddened to learn that my dear friend Ahmed Patel passed away in the early hours of today. He was a friend in the truest sense, loyal to the party and his colleagues, always willing to help and always there when one needed him. Whence do we find another like him.'' the Congress leader tweeted.
09:46 November 25
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also tweeted, paying his respect to the late leader
"Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP, Shri Ahmed Patel. He was an able parliamentarian and always maintained cordial relations with leaders across the political spectrum. My condolences to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in peace," Naidu tweeted.
09:38 November 25
Guj CM lauds Ahmed Patel's role in strengthening Congress
Senior politicians from Gujarat, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, on Wednesday condoled the death of Congress Rajya Sabha member Ahmed Patel, and lauded his intelligence and perseverance as well as his role in strengthening the Congress party.
Patel (71), the Congress's top strategist, died in a Gurugram hospital early Wednesday morning. He was suffering from complications related to COVID-19.
Rupani in a tweet said he was saddened by the demise of the senior Congress leader.
"His role in strengthening the Congress party and his social work will always be remembered. I pray to God to give peace to his soul and strength to his family members to endure this suffering," the BJP leader tweeted.
09:22 November 25
President Ram Nath Kovind mourns Ahmed Patel's death
President Ram Nath Kovind paid a tribute to the leader, saying,'' Distressed to know that veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel is no more. An astute Parliamentarian, Shri Patel combined the skills of a strategist and the charm of a mass leader. His amiability won him friends across party lines. My condolences to his family and friends.''
09:22 November 25
'Lost an irreplaceable comrade and a friend': Sonia Gandhi mourns Ahmed Patel's death
Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed grief over the death of Ahmed Patel, one of her closest aides, saying that she had lost an "irreplaceable comrade, faithful colleague and friend". "In 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," wrote Sonia Gandhi.
09:05 November 25
BJP Working President JP Nadda expresses grief over the demise of Ahmed Patel
BJP President JP Nadda took to Twitter and said,'' Deeply anguished to hear about the demise of veteran Congress leader Shri #AhmedPatel Ji. I pray for strength to the family members and his supporters at this hour of grief''.
07:32 November 25
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Ahmed ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace.
">Ahmed ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 25, 2020
His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace.Ahmed ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 25, 2020
His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expresses grief over the demise of Ahmed Patel; says, "His passing away leaves an immense void."
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi conveyed condolences to the family of Ahmed Patel. Taking to Twitter, Priyanka wrote, ''Ahmed Ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end. His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace''.
07:26 November 25
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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.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
We will miss him. My love and condolences to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family. pic.twitter.com/sZaOXOIMEX
">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.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 25, 2020
We will miss him. My love and condolences to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family. pic.twitter.com/sZaOXOIMEXIt 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.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 25, 2020
We will miss him. My love and condolences to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family. pic.twitter.com/sZaOXOIMEX
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences over the passing away of Ahmed Patel
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi expressed his grief over the passing away of Ahmed Patel. He tweeted, ''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. ''
07:20 November 25
PM Modi condoles demise of Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi 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 & expressed condolences. May Ahmed Bhai’s soul rest in peace says, PM Modi.
07:13 November 25
One of the staunchest pillars of the Congress: Leaders mourn for Ahmed Patel
New Delhi : P Chidambaran, Digvijaya Singh, Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Manish Tiwari among several Congress leaders condoled the death of veteran party leader Ahmed Patel who passed away at the wee hours of Wednesday.
"Deeply shocked and saddened to learn that my dear friend Ahmed Patel passed away in the early hours of today. He was a friend in the truest sense, loyal to the party and his colleagues, always willing to help and always there when one needed him. Whence do we find another like him," Chidambaram said, adding he was secular to his core and, despite the majoritarian assault on his community.
"He refused to yield and fought bravely till the end to uphold the fundamental principles of our constitution. For two decades, he was one of the staunchest pillars of the Congress party and a trusted counsellor. He will be profoundly missed," he added.
Manish Tiwari tweeted: "I first met @ahmedpatel in May of 1984. He & Oscar Fernandes were Joint Secy's in AICC & used to sit towards the rear of the building. A bond evolved over the years. 36 years later I never ever thought I would have to Tweet my condolences. He was a noble soul. RIP Sir @mfaisalpatel."
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh called Patel the "medicine of every political disease".
"Ahmed Patel is no more. An integral friend and reliable companion have gone. We both stayed together since 1977. He reached the Lok Sabha, I the Vidhan Sabha. For all Congressmen, he was the medicine of every political disease. Soft-spoken, tactful and always smiling was his identity," Singh said in a tweet.
In another tweet, Singh said that Patel's contribution will never be forgotten by the Congress party.
"No matter how angry one goes to him, he had this ability to send one after satisfaction. Away from the media, but involved in every decision of the Congress. It could be learned from him, how to say bitter words in good taste. The Congress party can never forget his contribution. Ahmad Bhai be immortal," he said.
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi asked everyone to remain vigilant as COVID is claiming precious lives.
"#Covid has been victorious qua two young #congressmen who were cong secretaries around same time &came to #rajivgandhi notice & later his inner circle in the 80s: #TarunGogoi & #AhmedPatel COVID is claiming precious lives right, left ¢re. Initial vigilance is paramount," he tweeted.
Senior Congress leader Patel, who was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital after testing positive for the COVID-19, breathed his last after multi-organ failure in the wee hours of Wednesday. He was 71.
Patel, also the Treasurer of the Indian National Congress, had tested positive for the COVID-19 on October 1 and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on November 15.
22:06 November 25
Congress leaders express grief
Congress leaders express grief
Several Congress leaders, including Anand Sharma, Mukul Wasnik, Rajiv Shukla, and Madhusudan Mistry, expressed grief at the demise of their senior party colleague Ahmed Patel.
18:13 November 25
Cong leaders visit Patel's residence
Cong leaders visit Patel's residence
Several top Congress leaders visited senior party leader Ahmed Patel's residence following his demise. Patel, 71, died early Wednesday morning. He had been critical for a few days and was admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The Congress leader had contracted COVID-19 and later developed complications.
17:40 November 25
Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary
'Ahmed Patel dedicated entire life in service of Congress'
Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary said that Ahmed Patel had dedicated his entire life in the service of the party.
17:36 November 25
Feel like we've been orphaned: Khurshid
Feel like we've been orphaned: Khurshid
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid expressed grief at the demise of party colleague Ahmed Patel, and said that the party has been orphaned.
17:30 November 25
Vacuum in Congress difficult to fill: Ajay Singh Yadav
Vacuum in Congress difficult to fill: Ajay Singh Yadav
Congress leader Ajay Singh Yadav said that it would be difficult to fill the vacuum in the Congress due to Ahmed Patel's demise.
17:13 November 25
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करोड़ों लोगों की दुआएं उनके जीवन को बचा नहीं सकी। अहमद भाई, कह रहे हैं आप नहीं रहे लेकिन आप हमेशा हम सबके साथ रहेंगे, आप हमारी पार्टी के शक्ति स्रोत थे। अल्लाह/भगवान ने आपको अपने पास बुला लिया, आपकी आत्मा को शांति दें और आपके परिवार, कांग्रेस परिवार,
— Harish Rawat (@harishrawatcmuk) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">करोड़ों लोगों की दुआएं उनके जीवन को बचा नहीं सकी। अहमद भाई, कह रहे हैं आप नहीं रहे लेकिन आप हमेशा हम सबके साथ रहेंगे, आप हमारी पार्टी के शक्ति स्रोत थे। अल्लाह/भगवान ने आपको अपने पास बुला लिया, आपकी आत्मा को शांति दें और आपके परिवार, कांग्रेस परिवार,
— Harish Rawat (@harishrawatcmuk) November 25, 2020करोड़ों लोगों की दुआएं उनके जीवन को बचा नहीं सकी। अहमद भाई, कह रहे हैं आप नहीं रहे लेकिन आप हमेशा हम सबके साथ रहेंगे, आप हमारी पार्टी के शक्ति स्रोत थे। अल्लाह/भगवान ने आपको अपने पास बुला लिया, आपकी आत्मा को शांति दें और आपके परिवार, कांग्रेस परिवार,
— Harish Rawat (@harishrawatcmuk) November 25, 2020
Cong leaders in Uttarakhand condole Ahmed Patel's death
Congress leaders in Uttarakhand expressed grief at the untimely demise of senior party leader Ahmed Patel, describing it as an "irreparable loss" for the party. Pradesh Congress president Pritam Singh said Patel was the party's "trouble shooter who had a solution for every problem". It is an irreparable loss for the party and national politics," Singh said
Expressing grief at Patel's untimely demise, former chief minister and AICC general secretary Harish Rawat said, "We all confided in him and turned to him for advice. It is a huge loss."
16:51 November 25
Rahul visits Ahmed Patel's residence
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the residence of senior party colleague Ahmed Patel, who had passed away late last night.
16:44 November 25
Ahmed Patel was a social worker: Kamal Nath
Ahmed Patel was a social worker: Kamal Nath
Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath expressed grief at the demise of Ahmed Patel, and said that he was not just a politician, but a social worker as well.
16:43 November 25
Ahmed Patel was Congress' crisis manager: Anand Sharma
"Ahmed Patel's demise is a big shock for us. He was a strong pillar of the Congress party. He was a skilled party in-charge. In a true sense, he was Congress' crisis manager," said Congress Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma.
16:35 November 25
Congress has lost a pillar: Vivek Tankha
Congress has lost a pillar: Vivek Tankha
Sharing his memories of Ahmed Patel, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha said Patel was a pillar of the party, who used to live, think, breathe and work for the party round the clock.
15:40 November 25
Saddened by Patel's demise: Om Birla
"We are saddened by the demise of Ahmed Patel ji and stand with his family in this hour of grief," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said in Gujarat's Kevadia.
15:35 November 25
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Deeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir@INCIndia pic.twitter.com/pMvAGFugcB
">Deeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) November 25, 2020
May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir@INCIndia pic.twitter.com/pMvAGFugcBDeeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) November 25, 2020
May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir@INCIndia pic.twitter.com/pMvAGFugcB
Lost a father figure: Azharuddin
Congress leader and former Indian Cricket Team captain Mohammed Azharuddin experienced grief at the passing away of Ahmed Patel, who he called a "father figure."
"Deeply disturbed to hear about the loss of a father figure. May Allah grant him the highest place in paradise. Rest in Peace @ahmedpatel Sir," Azharuddin tweeted.
15:18 November 25
Patel served party by staying away from limelight: Jawed
Patel served party by staying away from limelight: Jawed
Congress MP from Bihar Mohammad Jawed expressed grief at the passing away of his senior party colleague Ahmed Patel. He said that Patel dedicatedly served the party by staying away from the limelight.
13:38 November 25
Karti Chidambaram condoles Ahmed Patel's death
Karti Chidambaram condole Ahmed Patel's death
''Extremely saddened to learn of Shri Ahmed Patel ji has passed away. He has left a void which can not be filled. He shared a wonderful camaraderie with my Father. Will feel the loss for long,'' said Karti Chidambaram
13:18 November 25
Former PM Manmohan Singh condoles demise of party colleague Ahmed Patel
Former PM & senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh condoles demise of party colleague Ahmed Patel, terms it an 'irreparable loss to the Congress'."Ahmed Patel ji was one of the most trusted leaders of the party & a great friend of mine," Singh writes in his condolence message.
11:56 November 25
Sandeep Dikshit condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
Sandeep Dikshit condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
Speaking to ETV Bharat, Sandeep Dikshit says,'' Shri Ahmed Patel was a pillar of the Congress party. He shared a tremendous bond with my grandfather and mother. His passing away leaves an immense void. He had steered the Congress out of difficult situations many a time.''
11:47 November 25
Ahmed Patel kept Congress together in difficult times, says Kapil Sibal
Kapil Sibal gets emotional over demise of Ahmed Patel
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal condoled the demise of veteran party leader Ahmed Patel while saying that he kept the Congress party together during difficult times. "I haven't seen the kind of passion and commitment he had for the party, in any other Congressmen. It's a huge loss for the country and our party," he added.
10:39 November 25
Lok Sabha Speaker condoles Ahmed Patel's demise
Lok Sabha Speaker condoles Ahmed Patel's demise
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also condoled the death of Patel, saying the leader had goodwill from the leaders from all parties. "The demise of Ahmed Patel, a senior politician and Rajya Sabha MP is sad. He was a person who had a cordial relationship with all, who had goodwill from the leaders of all parties. The void created by his death is impossible to fulfil. My condolences to the bereaved family," Lok Sabha Speaker tweeted.
10:24 November 25
Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed shock at the demise of Patel
Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed shock at the demise of Patel
"Extremely sad and shocked at the demise of Ahmed Bhai. Really no words to express the pain and sorrow. You will always be remembered and cherished in our heart. Rest in peace my brother," he tweeted.
10:18 November 25
Kapil Sibal condoles Ahmed Patel's demise, pours his heart out on Twitter
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal said that Patel was central to the functioning of the party. "Deeply saddened by the passing away of Ahmedbhai. I am personally aggrieved because of our long and steadfast friendship. He was central to the functioning of the Congress Party. His seminal contribution to its well-being will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace," he tweeted.
10:07 November 25
Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said that the death of the Congress leader left him shocked.
10:06 November 25
Mamata Banerjee condoles the death of Ahmed Patel
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoled the death as senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Twitter, saying, saddened and shocked at the passing away of Ahmed Patel. He was a quiet, affable person. My condolences to his family, admirers and his colleagues.
10:04 November 25
Congress leader P Chidambaram expresses condolences over the passing away of Ahmed Patel
''Deeply shocked and saddened to learn that my dear friend Ahmed Patel passed away in the early hours of today. He was a friend in the truest sense, loyal to the party and his colleagues, always willing to help and always there when one needed him. Whence do we find another like him.'' the Congress leader tweeted.
09:46 November 25
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also tweeted, paying his respect to the late leader
"Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP, Shri Ahmed Patel. He was an able parliamentarian and always maintained cordial relations with leaders across the political spectrum. My condolences to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in peace," Naidu tweeted.
09:38 November 25
Guj CM lauds Ahmed Patel's role in strengthening Congress
Senior politicians from Gujarat, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, on Wednesday condoled the death of Congress Rajya Sabha member Ahmed Patel, and lauded his intelligence and perseverance as well as his role in strengthening the Congress party.
Patel (71), the Congress's top strategist, died in a Gurugram hospital early Wednesday morning. He was suffering from complications related to COVID-19.
Rupani in a tweet said he was saddened by the demise of the senior Congress leader.
"His role in strengthening the Congress party and his social work will always be remembered. I pray to God to give peace to his soul and strength to his family members to endure this suffering," the BJP leader tweeted.
09:22 November 25
President Ram Nath Kovind mourns Ahmed Patel's death
President Ram Nath Kovind paid a tribute to the leader, saying,'' Distressed to know that veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel is no more. An astute Parliamentarian, Shri Patel combined the skills of a strategist and the charm of a mass leader. His amiability won him friends across party lines. My condolences to his family and friends.''
09:22 November 25
'Lost an irreplaceable comrade and a friend': Sonia Gandhi mourns Ahmed Patel's death
Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed grief over the death of Ahmed Patel, one of her closest aides, saying that she had lost an "irreplaceable comrade, faithful colleague and friend". "In 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," wrote Sonia Gandhi.
09:05 November 25
BJP Working President JP Nadda expresses grief over the demise of Ahmed Patel
BJP President JP Nadda took to Twitter and said,'' Deeply anguished to hear about the demise of veteran Congress leader Shri #AhmedPatel Ji. I pray for strength to the family members and his supporters at this hour of grief''.
07:32 November 25
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Ahmed ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace.
">Ahmed ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 25, 2020
His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace.Ahmed ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 25, 2020
His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expresses grief over the demise of Ahmed Patel; says, "His passing away leaves an immense void."
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi conveyed condolences to the family of Ahmed Patel. Taking to Twitter, Priyanka wrote, ''Ahmed Ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom I constantly turned for advice and counsel, he was a friend who stood by us all, steadfast, loyal, and dependable to the end. His passing away leaves an immense void. May his soul rest in peace''.
07:26 November 25
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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.
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We will miss him. My love and condolences to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family. pic.twitter.com/sZaOXOIMEX
">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.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 25, 2020
We will miss him. My love and condolences to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family. pic.twitter.com/sZaOXOIMEXIt 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.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 25, 2020
We will miss him. My love and condolences to Faisal, Mumtaz & the family. pic.twitter.com/sZaOXOIMEX
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences over the passing away of Ahmed Patel
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi expressed his grief over the passing away of Ahmed Patel. He tweeted, ''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. ''
07:20 November 25
PM Modi condoles demise of Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi 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 & expressed condolences. May Ahmed Bhai’s soul rest in peace says, PM Modi.
07:13 November 25
One of the staunchest pillars of the Congress: Leaders mourn for Ahmed Patel
New Delhi : P Chidambaran, Digvijaya Singh, Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Manish Tiwari among several Congress leaders condoled the death of veteran party leader Ahmed Patel who passed away at the wee hours of Wednesday.
"Deeply shocked and saddened to learn that my dear friend Ahmed Patel passed away in the early hours of today. He was a friend in the truest sense, loyal to the party and his colleagues, always willing to help and always there when one needed him. Whence do we find another like him," Chidambaram said, adding he was secular to his core and, despite the majoritarian assault on his community.
"He refused to yield and fought bravely till the end to uphold the fundamental principles of our constitution. For two decades, he was one of the staunchest pillars of the Congress party and a trusted counsellor. He will be profoundly missed," he added.
Manish Tiwari tweeted: "I first met @ahmedpatel in May of 1984. He & Oscar Fernandes were Joint Secy's in AICC & used to sit towards the rear of the building. A bond evolved over the years. 36 years later I never ever thought I would have to Tweet my condolences. He was a noble soul. RIP Sir @mfaisalpatel."
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh called Patel the "medicine of every political disease".
"Ahmed Patel is no more. An integral friend and reliable companion have gone. We both stayed together since 1977. He reached the Lok Sabha, I the Vidhan Sabha. For all Congressmen, he was the medicine of every political disease. Soft-spoken, tactful and always smiling was his identity," Singh said in a tweet.
In another tweet, Singh said that Patel's contribution will never be forgotten by the Congress party.
"No matter how angry one goes to him, he had this ability to send one after satisfaction. Away from the media, but involved in every decision of the Congress. It could be learned from him, how to say bitter words in good taste. The Congress party can never forget his contribution. Ahmad Bhai be immortal," he said.
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi asked everyone to remain vigilant as COVID is claiming precious lives.
"#Covid has been victorious qua two young #congressmen who were cong secretaries around same time &came to #rajivgandhi notice & later his inner circle in the 80s: #TarunGogoi & #AhmedPatel COVID is claiming precious lives right, left ¢re. Initial vigilance is paramount," he tweeted.
Senior Congress leader Patel, who was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital after testing positive for the COVID-19, breathed his last after multi-organ failure in the wee hours of Wednesday. He was 71.
Patel, also the Treasurer of the Indian National Congress, had tested positive for the COVID-19 on October 1 and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on November 15.
Last Updated : Nov 25, 2020, 10:17 PM IST
