K.C. Venugopal, party General Secretary, said, "As a mark of respect to Shri Ahmed Patelji, the Congress party flag will fly at half mast for the next three days."

 

The party in a statement said Congress workers across the country were deeply pained and shocked by the passing away of senior leader Ahmed Patel, and have come together to express their heartfelt condolences.

 

"We deeply mourn his loss and pray to the Almighty to give strength to the family, his loved ones and his supporters to bear the loss".

 

His colleague in the Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma said, "Ahmad Bhai has left us. Deeply shocked and saddened to lose a friend and comrade who was a pillar of strength for the Congress. Words fail me as the mind is flooded with emotions and memories. He leaves a void, an irreparable loss for the country. Will miss him always."