The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of IUML National President, former Minister and Member of Parliament, Shri E Ahamed.

In tweets issued this morning, the President expressed heartfelt condolences over sad demise of Shri E Ahamed and described him as a friend and colleague of long years. The President said Shri Ahamed was a tireless campaigner for the welfare of underprivileged and his services to the nation will be long remembered.

Heartfelt condolences over sad demise of IUML President, former Minister and MP, #EAhamed, who was a friend and colleague of long years,

— President Mukherjee (@POI13) February 1, 2017

Paid tributes to late Mr. E Ahamed. pic.twitter.com/DzjQvbaZ15

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 1, 2017

Condolences to the family of E Ahamed ji. He was first elected as an MLA 50 years ago and served the nation and the people of Kerala #RIP

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 1, 2017

Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri E Ahamed. A veteran parliamentarian& a valued colleague,he served his country with honour &dedication

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 1, 2017

Left #WalkOut in #LokSabha after obituary ref to #EAhamed as the convention was no followed & were not allowed to speak

— Md Salim (@salimdotcomrade) February 1, 2017

#EAhamed was a good friend of mine.Very polite & sincere gentleman. God bless his soul. #RIP pic.twitter.com/Fti1wmppbY

— Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) February 1, 2017