K’taka CM, others mourn Cong leader Ahmed Patel’s demise

Bengaluru, Nov 25 : Karnataka leaders cutting across party lines on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, who succumbed to Covid-19 complications in New Delhi.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President DK Shivakumar and other party leaders condoled the death.
Deve Gowda tweeted: “I’m shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Shri Ahmed Patel. This is a great loss to our nation and the INC. May his soul rest in peace.” Kharge tweeted: “A sad day for @INCIndia. We have lost one of our most hardworking leaders.” “With the demise of Ahmed Patel ji, we have lost one of the strongest pillars of the party. His contributions and sacrifices have been immense. My deepest condolences to his family,” Kharge added.
Yediyurappa said: “Deeply saddened by the passing away of veteran Congress leader Shri Ahmed Patel ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family, followers, and tributes to the departed soul. Om Shanti.”