“Deeply pained”: Mallikarjun Kharge condoles death of Congress leader Iqbal Ahmed Saradgi

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed his grief on the demise of senior Congress leader and Former Member of Parliament from Gulbarga, Iqbal Ahmed Saradgi.

He also extended his condolences to Saradgi’s family, friends, and followers.

In a post on X, the Congress chief called Saradgi an educationist and a philanthropist, who tirelessly worked towards the upliftment of the people of Gulbarga and championed the cause of welfare for all.

“Deeply pained by the passing away of my dear friend, senior Congress leader, and Former Member of Parliament from Gulbarga, Shri Iqbal Ahmed Saradgi. An Educationist and a philanthropist, he tirelessly worked towards the upliftment of the people of Gulbarga and championed the cause of welfare for all,” Kharge posted on X.

Terming Saradgi’s demise as his personal loss, the Congress President added, “Right from his Councillor days to the time he became Gulbarga’s MP and beyond, we have traversed together in this political landscape, so it is a great personal loss to me. In this hour of grief, my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and followers.”

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar also condoled the death of Iqbal Ahmed Saradgi.

“Deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of former MP and senior leader Iqbal Ahmed Sardagi today. His departure is an irreparable loss to the political arena. I pray that God may rest his soul and give strength to his family to bear the pain of his separation. Om Shanti,” Shivakumar posted on X.