In a tweet, Faisal said Gujarat MP Rajya Sabha died at 3.30am on Wednesday.
“With deep sorrow and regret, I am sorry to announce the sad and untimely passing of my father, Mr. Ahmed Patel, on 11/25/2020, at 03:30 am After testing positive for Covid-19 about a month ago, his health worsened further due to multiple organ failures. May Allah grant him Jannatul firdaus, inshallah, “he tweeted, requesting all his supporters to adhere to Covid-19 regulations avoiding mass gatherings.
@ahmedpatel https://t.co/7bboZbQ2A6
– Faisal Patel (@mfaisalpatel) 1606257136000
“… also uphold the rules of social distancing at all times,” Faisal tweeted.
Prime Minister Modi mourned the death of the congressional veteran and said that Patel was known for his sharp mind and that his role in strengthening the Congress Party would always be remembered.
Saddened by the disappearance of Ahmed Patel Ji. He spent years in public life, in the service of society. Known for his sharp mind,… https://t.co/4uzEAjbnfP
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1606266143000
Congressional leader Rahul Gandhi lamented the disappearance of one of Sonia Gandhi’s closest political advisers and said he was a pillar of the Congress party and supported the party in its most difficult moments.
It is a sad day. Shri Ahmed Patel was a pillar of the Congress party. Congress lived and breathed and was with … https://t.co/D5M7YsNtKf
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1606267526000
Several leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Singh Surjewala, also expressed their condolences on Twitter.
“He was a supportive friend of us all, steadfast, loyal and trustworthy to the end,” wrote Priyanka Gandhi.
Ahmed ji was not only a wise and experienced colleague to whom he constantly turned for advice and advice, he was a… https://t.co/5V00TdcuWN
– Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) 1606267300000
निशब्द..जिन्हें हर छोटा बड़ा, दोस्त, साथी..विरोधी भी … एक ही नाम से सम्मान देते- ‘अहमद भाई’! वो जिन्होंने सदा नि… https://t.co/X36QCmJfCs
– Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) 1606267062000
Patel, also treasurer of the National Congress of India, tested positive for Covid-19 on October 1 and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on November 15.
On October 1, Patel, revealing that he tested positive for Covid-19, urged everyone who came in contact with him in recent days to self-isolate.
( With contributions from ANI)
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