Congress leader Ahmed Patel's last rites will be performed at Bharuch

By ANI | Published: November 25, 2020 12:04 PM2020-11-25T12:04:56+5:302020-11-25T12:25:03+5:30

Mortal remains of Congress leader Ahmed Patel will be taken to his native place in Gujarat's Bharuch where his last rites will be performed.

Congress leader Ahmed Patel's last rites will be performed at Bharuch | Congress leader Ahmed Patel's last rites will be performed at Bharuch

Congress leader Ahmed Patel's last rites will be performed at Bharuch

Mortal remains of Congress leader Ahmed Patel will be taken to his native place in Gujarat's Bharuch where his last rites will be performed.

Ahmed Patel, who was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, breathed his last after multi-organ failure in the wee hours of Wednesday, his son Faisal confirmed.

Various political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Patel's demise.

Several regional leaders and former allies of Congress including, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal expressed grief on the passing away of senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel.

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.

Born on August 21, 1949, Patel pursued BSc at Shree Jayendra Puri Arts and Science College, Bharuch, South Gujarat University.

( With inputs from ANI )

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