PM Modi visits E Ahamed’s residence, pays last repects

Modi tweeted: “Saddened by the demise of Mr. E Ahamed, a veteran political leader who served the nation with great diligence. My condolences.”

Saddened by the demise of Mr. E Ahamed, a veteran political leader who served the nation with great diligence. My condolences.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 1, 2017

He further tweeted, “Mr. E Ahamed devoted significant efforts towards Kerala’s progress. His role in deepening India’s ties with West Asia was notable.”

Mr. E Ahamed devoted significant efforts towards Kerala’s progress. His role in deepening India’s ties with West Asia was notable.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 1, 2017

“The continuous efforts of Mr. E Ahamed for the empowerment of the Muslim community will be remembered”, the prime minister said in his tweet.

The continuous efforts of Mr. E Ahamed for the empowerment of the Muslim community will be remembered.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 1, 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday also took to twitter to condole Ahamed’s death and said, “Condolences on the sad demise of Mr. E Ahamed, a veteran parliamentarian & former Union Minister. May the departed soul rest in peace.”

Ahamed, 78, had collapsed in Parliament Tuesday and suffered a cardiac arrest. He died at 2:15 am Wednesday at RML Hospital where he was put on artificial life support.

The mortal remains of Ahamed was brought to his residence for the public to pay homage, post which his remains will be flown to Kannur, his hometown.

Ahamed had served as Minister of State for External Affairs in the previous UPA government.