"Irreplaceable Comrade": Sonia Gandhi Mourns "Friend" Ahmed Patel | Read
Congress president Sonia Gandhi, mourning the death of Ahmed Patel, one of her closest aides, said she had lost an "irreplaceable comrade, faithful colleague and friend". The Congress veteran, 71, died early this morning, weeks after contracting Covid. "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.
