AHMED PATEL
Sonia Gandhi reveals how Pranab Mukherjee hinted at replacing PM Manmohan Singh
Pranab Mukherjee hinted at his aspiration to become prime minister during a conversation with Sonia Gandhi in 2010. Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveals their discussion about a potential change in leadership at that time. She recounts how Mukherjee's frustrations with the Finance Minister led him to suggest this change. Gandhi also dismisses allegations of her being a back-seat driver during the UPA government.
Congress stalwart Ahmed Patel's son says he will no longer work for party
Faisal Patel, son of the late Ahmed Patel, has announced his decision to stop working for the Congress party, expressing disappointment over being denied a chance to follow his father's political legacy. Despite his father's prominent role in the party, Faisal was not nominated for the Bharuch seat in Gujarat. He remains committed to serving mankind in other ways.
AAP fields Chaitar Vasava from Bharuch LS seat; Ahmed Patel's children unhappy
The decision dashed the long nourished political ambitions of the children of the late Congress heavyweight Ahmed Patel, who had last won from Bharuch in 1985. While the seat has remained with the BJP since 1989, both the daughter and son of Ahmed Patel, Mumtaz and Faisal, have been aggressively staking their claims on the seat on sentimental grounds ever since their father's demise.
Allegations against Ahmed Patel part of BJP's political vengeance: Ashok Gehlot
The Gujarat Police had recently claimed that civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad, who was arrested recently, was part of a "larger conspiracy" carried out at the behest of late Congress leader Ahmed Patel to dismiss the then BJP government in the state after the 2002 riots.
No encouragement from top brass, keeping my options open: Ahmed Patel's son
The tweet, which comes ahead of Assembly polls in Gujarat later this year, sparked off the speculation that he could consider joining the Aam Aadmi Party.
Ahmed Patel's son says he is ready to contest elections
"I will enter electoral politics if the (Congress) party high command asks," 40-year-old Faisal Patel said.
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Ahmed Patel a great leader, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel died at a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Wednesday due to multi-organ failure. He was suffering from complications related to COVID-19.
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel passes away from Covid complications
Ahmed Patel, who was the Treasurer of the Indian National Congress, had tested positive for the COVID-19 on October 1
Most trusted leader of Congress; great friend of mine: Manmohan Singh on Ahmed Patel
"Ahmed Patel ji was one of the most trusted leader of the Congress Party and a great friend of mine. His passing away is an irreparable loss to the Congress Party. My heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family," he said in a statement.
BJP leaders condole Patel's death, laud his contribution to public life
In a tweet, BJP President Nadda said, "Deeply anguished to hear about the demise of veteran Congress leader Shri Ahmed Patel Ji. I pray for strength to the family members and his supporters at this hour of grief. Om Shanti."
'Crisis manager, he lived and breathed Congress': Party leaders mourn Ahmed Patel's demise
Patel, who served as the party's backroom strategist for years, passed away at a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Wednesday. He was suffering from complications related to COVID-19.
Lived and breathed Congress, was party's pillar: Rahul Gandhi on Ahmed Patel
"It is a sad day. Shri Ahmed Patel was a pillar of the Congress party. He lived and breathed Congress and stood with the party through its most difficult times. He was a tremendous asset," Gandhi said in a tweet.
Lost most reliable friend: Digvijaya Singh on Ahmed Patel's death
"Ahmed Patel is no more. A close and most reliable friend has gone. We were together since 1977, he entered the Lok Sabha while I reached the Vidhan Sabha. For all Congressmen, he always had a medicine for all political ailments," Digvijaya Singh said.
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel in ICU weeks after contracting COVID-19
In a tweet on Sunday, Ahmed Patel's son Faisal said, "On behalf of his family, we would like to share that Shri Ahmed Patel had tested positive for Covid19 a few weeks ago. He has now been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon for further treatment."
Ahmed Patel quizzed for the fourth time by ED
A team of ED sleuths quizzed senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel at his residence for the fourth time in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe against Gujarat-based pharmaceutical company Sterling Biotech. He was questioned for over eight hours on Thursday.
ED questions Ahmed Patel at his residence
Earlier this month, Enforcement Directorate (ED) had summoned Congress leader Ahmed Patel to join the investigation. But citing COVID-19 guidelines and his old age, Patel had refused to visit the ED office for questioning.
Ahmed Patel meets Nitin Gadkari, discusses road & infra projects in Gujarat
The Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat met Gadkari at his office and raised the requirement of road and infrastructure in his state, they said. While he pointed out certain delays in infrastructure projects, he also took up the demands of improving road projects in Gujarat, according to the sources.
Ahmed Patel new treasurer of Congress
Former speaker Meira Kumar has been made a permanent invite to the Congress working committee, the highest decision making body of the party.
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani wants Ahmed Patel’s resignation
“Ahmed Patel and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi owe an explanation to the people of this country,” Rupani said.
Ahmed Patel's Rajya Sabha poll win, just the booster Congress needed
Congress general secretary in-charge of Gujarat Ashok Gehlot described Patel's victory in the RS poll as a morale booster for party cadres across the country.
Gujarat Rajya Sabha poll: BJP to move court on EC verdict
Gujarat BJP Spokesperson Bharat Pandya said that the party will now fight the legal battle over the disqualification of two crucial votes of Congress MLAs
Rajya Sabha polls: With too many twists & turns, Gujarat has a version of the 'Florida Ballot'
Congress election agent Shaktisinh Gohil raised an objection against two cross-voters Raghavji Patel and Bholabhai Gohil, alleging that the duo had shown their votes.
Ahmed Patel will win: Ashok Gehlot
The Congress has 51 MLAs in the House after six legislators resigned following a rebellion by senior party leader Shankarsinh Vaghela.
Fearing NOTA, Congress tells MLAs to back Ahmed Patel for Rajya Sabha
The whip issued to the MLAs makes it clear that the MLAs are to be present during the election and mark Ahmed Patel as the first preference.
Ahmed Patel seeks Sushma Swaraj's intervention for release of businessman detained in US
Radhakrishnan (53) was taken into custody by the police in the US state of North Dakota on Saturday for allegedly triggering a bomb threat at an airport as he told a travel agent that there was an explosive in his bag.
Final decision on GST bill will be taken after discussion within Congress committee: Ahmed Patel
Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, said his party’s final decision on the GST bill will be taken after discussion within Congress strategy committee.
Congress supports reservation for EBC: Ahmed Patel
Congress President Sonia Gandhi's political secretary Ahmed Patel today advocated reservation for economically backward classes(EBCs) of non-reserved category, including Patel community.
Will quit public life if Modi's claims are proven: Ahmed Patel
"Modi's claims are ridiculous. If Modi's claims are proven, I will quit public life.This is election time and people say all sorts of things."
Ahmed Patel rejects Mamata Banerjee's allegation
Patel today rejected allegations of WB CM Mamata Banerjee that he was instrumental in transfer of officials in the state ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
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