Former President Pratibha Patil’s husband Devisingh Shekhawat handed away at a hospital in Pune. He was 89.
Shekhawat was admitted to KEM hospital just a few days again, reported PTI quoting a supply near household. KEM hospital mentioned in a press release that his “well being deteriorated as he developed kidney issues and he handed away round 9.30 am on February 24.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi supplied condolences to Pratibha Patil and her household and mentioned that Shekhawat made a mark on society via his numerous group service efforts.
“My ideas are with our former President Smt. Pratibha Patil Ji and her household on the passing away of Dr. Devisingh Shekhawat Ji. He made a mark on society via his numerous group service efforts. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
Devisingh Shekhawat is survived by spouse Pratibha Patil and two youngsters – a son and a daughter. He was a famend agriculturalist and a member of Congress occasion.
Nationalist Congress Get together (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar mourned Shekhawat’s demise.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of the Senior Congress chief and famend agriculturist Shri Devisingh Ransingh Shekhawat ji. The veteran chief served as the primary Mayor of Amaravati and was a robust help system for Smt Pratibha tai because the First Gentleman of India,” Pawar tweeted.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind expressed shock over Shekhawat’s loss of life and mentioned, “My condolences with Smt Pratibha Singh Patil ji and her household on this hour of grief.”