Gurudas Kamat's death massive blow to Congress: Rahul


New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the death of senior leader and former Union Minister Gurudas Kamat, saying his demise was a massive blow to the party.

"The sudden passing away of senior leader Gurudas Kamatji, is a massive blow to the Congress family. Gurudasji helped build the Congress party in Mumbai and was greatly respected and admired by all. My condolences to his family in their time of grief. May his soul rest in peace," Gandhi, who is in Germany, said in a tweet.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala also expressed grief over the death of the former union minister.

"Shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the sudden demise of Senior Congress Leader Gurudas Kamatji. No words are enough to describe the sense of loss. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and followers. I pray for the departed soul," Surjewala said in a tweet.

Kamat died in a private hospital here following a massive heart attack. He was 63.

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Wed, Aug 22 2018

    He was a young turk of Congress party who played a dominant role in Maharashtra politics and the national level as well..Regret to know his unexpected demise and we do pray to grant eternal peace to his departed soul and God's strength to bear this loss to the bereaved family.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Aug 22 2018

    R.I.P. Guru. May God give courage and strength to his family, near and dear ones to bear this huge loss.

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