Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Gurudas Kamat passed away aged 63 on Wednesday at a private hospital in New Delhi.
According to reports, Kamat’s body will be taken to his hometown, Mumbai at around 12.30 pm today.
Grieving over the loss, several leaders including Rahul Gandhi described his demise as a big loss to the country.
The sudden passing away of senior leader Gurudas Kamat ji, is a massive blow to the Congress family. Gurudas ji helped build the Congress party in Mumbai & was greatly respected & admired by all. My condolences to his family in their time of grief. May his soul rest in peace.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 22, 2018
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Gurudas Kamat. He will be missed dearly by his family, friends and the Congress Party. pic.twitter.com/CNCjRXpp2X
— Congress (@INCIndia) August 22, 2018
Deeply saddened & shocked at the untimely passing away of Shri Gurudas Kamat ji. He was a dear friend & colleague of my father. Will always remember him for his bright smile & warm hugs….Deepest condolences to the family & loved ones. #RIP 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/qv7NVWBLzp
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 22, 2018
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 22, 2018
Kamat was a commerce graduate from R.A. Podar College in Mumbai and also had a law degree from the city’s Government Law College.
He was a former president of the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee. He was also Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs with an additional charge of the Communications and Information Technology ministry from 2009 to 2011.
Kamat is survived by his wife Maharookh Gurudas Kamat and son Dr Sunil Kamat.