The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away ofIUML 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.

This release issued at 0950 hrs.