Senior Congress Leader Gurudas Kamat Passes Away at 63 in Delhi

Senior Congress leader Gurudas Kamat passed away in New Delhi on Wednesday, 22 August. He was 63.

He suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Primus Hospital in New Delhi’s Chanakyapuri, according to CNN News18. Gurudas Kamat had served as the Mumbai Congress President as well.

His death was mourned by politicians from across the political spectrum.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala offered his condolences to Kamat’s family stating, “Shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the sudden demise of Senior Congress Leader Sh Gurudas Kamat ji. No words are enough to describe the sense of loss.”

Shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the sudden demise of Senior Congress Leader Sh Gurudas Kamat ji.

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. pic.twitter.com/nwFJivKAim

— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 22, 2018

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot called Kamat’s demise an “irreparable loss”.

Shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden demise of Senior Congress leader Sh. Gurudas Kamat ji. His passing away is an irreparable loss for us. My heartfelt condolences to his family members, may god give them strength to bear this loss. May his soul Rest in peace.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 22, 2018

Condolences on the demise of Shri Gurudas Kamat ji. One of the important Congress leaders of Maharashtra and a dignified man. 🙏🏻

— Poonam Mahajan (@poonam_mahajan) August 22, 2018

Extremely saddened to hear about the sudden demise of the Senior Congress leader Sh. Gurudas Kamat ji. I convey my deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace🙏🏻

— Ramdas Athawale (@RamdasAthawale) August 22, 2018