Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel died in the early hours of Wednesday due to multiple organ failure, his son Faisal Patel said. He was 71...
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel died in the early hours of Wednesday due to multiple organ failure, his son Faisal Patel said. He was 71 years old. On October 1, Ahmed Patel had tweeted saying that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
“After testing positive for Covid-19 around a month back, his health worsened further due to multiple organ failures,” Faisal Patel said in a statement. “I request all well wishers to adhere to Covid-19 law & order regulations by avoiding any mass gatherings and to also maintain social distancing norms at all times.”
On November 15, Ahmed Patel was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for treatment.
The Congress treasurer was elected as MP in the Lok Sabha for three terms between 1977 and 1989. He was also the Rajya Sabha MP since 1993 from Gujarat. Ahmed Patel was also the political secretary to party President Sonia Gandhi.
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— Faisal Patel (@mfaisalpatel) November 24, 2020
A number of politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed their condolences. “Saddened by the demise of Ahmed Patel Ji,” Modi tweeted. “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...
