Ahmed Patel aka Ahmedbhai Mohammedbhai Patel (Hindi: “अहमद पटेल”, born 21 August 1949) was a famous Indian politician, agriculturist, and entrepreneur from Ankleshwar, Distt, Bharuch, Gujarat, India. He is famously known in the country for serving the position of Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha of Indian National Congress from 19 August 1993 to 25 November 2020.
Apart from this, he also worked as the All India Congress Committee’s Treasurer from 21 August 2018 to 25 November 2020. In the Parliament of India, he represents Gujarat 8 times. Not only this, but he also represents Gujarat in Lok Sabha three times.
Unfortunately, Congress veteran Ahmed Patel is no more with us. According to the reports, Ahmed Patel died due to multiple organ failures after tested positive for COVID-19. Patel passed away on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 at the age of 71[1]NDTV.
Ahmed Patel died at 71 due to COVID-19
According to the reports, he died at the ICU of the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, Haryana. Many political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared an emotional post on their social media handles and paid tribute to him. Scroll down to know more about Ahmed Patel.
Saddened by the demise of Ahmed Patel Ji. He spent years in public life, serving society. Known for his sharp mind, his role in strengthening the Congress Party would always be remembered. Spoke to his son Faisal and expressed condolences. May Ahmed Bhai’s soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 25, 2020
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| Real Full Birth Name | Ahmedbhai Mohammedbhai Patel. |
| Known For | As the Member of Parliament of Indian National Congress. |
| Age at the time of death | 71 years old. |
| Cause of Death | COVID-19. |
| Birth Date | 21 August 1949 (Sunday). |
| Date of Death | 25 November 2020 (Wednesday). |
| Birthplace | Ankleshwar, Distt. Bharuch, Gujarat, India. |
| Place of Death | Gurugram, Haryana, India. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Religion | Muslim. |
| Nationality | Indian.  |
| Caste | Patel. |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight. |
| Sun Sign | Leo. |
Personal Life | |
| Marriage Details | Married. |
| Wife/Partner | Memoona Ahmed Patel. |
| Children | Son: Faisal Patel. Daughter: Mumtaz Patel. |
| Social Media Handles | Facebook: @ahmedpatelmp Twitter: @ahmedpatel |
Family | |
| Parents | Father: Mohammed Ishakji Patel. Mother: Hawaben Mohammedbhai Patel. |
| Siblings | No Data Found. |
Body Stats | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 6". Meters: 1.67m. Centimeters: 167 cm. |
| Color of Eyes | Black. |
| Color of Hair | Black. |
| Weight | Pounds: 165.43 lbs. Kilograms: 75 Kg. |
Profession & Earnings | |
| Net worth (As in 2020) | INR 8-10 crore (approx.). |
| Occupation | Politician, Agriculturist, and Entrepreneur. |
| Annual Salary | Rs 15,10,147. |
| Political Party | Indian National Congress. |
Education | |
| Qualification | Graduate. |
| School | Local Private School. |
| Alma mater | Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. |
Early Life, Parents & Siblings
Ahmed Patel was born as Ahmedbhai Mohammedbhai Patel on Sunday, 21 August 1949, in Ankleshwar, Distt, Bharuch, Gujarat, India. According to the sources he was 71 years old at the time of his death.
Ahmed Patel with family
Discussing his family then, Ahmed Patel is the son of Mohammed Ishakji Patel and Hawaben Mohammedbhai Patel. However, he did not reveal any information about his siblings with the media.
He decided to become a politician in childhood. After completing his education at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, he stepped into politics. According to the reports, he was an agriculturist by profession. As per the reports, Ahmed Patel spent his 44 years of life in Politics. In November 2020, he died due to COVID-19.
Marriage, Wife & Children
The famous Indian politician was the husband of his wife named “Memoona Ahmed Patel”. According to the sources, Ahmed Patel got married to his wife, after entering politics in 1976.
Ahmed Patel’s son Faisal Patel and daughter Mumtaz Patel
After 4 years of marriage, he became the father of his son named “Faisal Patel”. Let me tell you that, Faisal is a businessman and philanthropist. Ahmed has also a beautiful daughter named “Mumtaz Patel”. He was survived by his kids and family.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ahmed Patel
- Ahmed Patel began his political vocation by challenging nearby body decisions in the Bharuch region of Gujarat in 1976.
- in 1977, he tapped by Indira Gandhi to contest elections for the Sixth Lok Sabha from Bharuch.
- He proceeded to win the races and furthermore won ensuing Lok Sabha decisions in the years 1980 and 1984.
- In the year 1985, he proceeded to turn into the Parliamentary Secretary to then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
- He likewise assisted set up the Narmada Management Authority with observing the Sardar Sarovar Project, in the wake of turning into a Member of Parliament.
- As indicated by Wikipedia, he was additionally named the secretary of the Jawahar Bhavan Trust in the year 1988.
- As per the sources, Ahmed Patel was enlisted into the Rajya Sabha for his fourth term in 2005.
- Let me disclose to you that, Patel is just the second Muslim after Ehsan Jafri to be chosen as a Lok Sabha MP in Gujarat where Muslim applicants were in trouble.
- This, yet he additionally served the situation of political secretary to Indian National Congress’ leader “Sonia Gandhi”.
Ahmed Patel, political secretary of Sonia Gandhi
- He likewise filled in as a parliamentary secretary for Rajiv Gandhi in the year 1985.
- His last political decision to the Rajya Sabha in 2017 was vigorously challenged with the Gujarat state administrators being removed toward the southern province of Karnataka to forestall contradict, and select deserters being precluded for uncovering their voting forms prior to projecting them.
- This wound up being the main Rajya Sabha political race from Gujarat to be challenged in many years, while earlier up-and-comers had been chosen unopposed.
- During the UPA Government system somewhere in the range of 2004 and 2014, Patel was one of the central investigators, facilitators, and interpreters between the public authority and gathering.
- In the year 2005, he had got Bharuch included as one of the initial five locales to be covered under the then dispatched Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana, to support charge in the region.
- According to the reports, Ahmed Patel had likewise been selected as the financier of the All India Congress Committee supplanting senior gathering part Motilal Vora.
- As per the media sources, the yearly compensation bundle of Ahmed Patel was Rs 15,10,147[2]News 18.
- From his vocation, he made total assets and net worth of INR 8-10 crore (approx.).
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