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Congress Mourns Mohsina Kidwai: Salman Khurshid Says "An Era Has Ended"

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai has passed away, prompting an outpouring of grief from party colleagues. Congress leader Salman Khurshid expressed deep sorrow, stating it felt like an entire era had ended with her. Rahul Gandhi paid tribute, saying her life was an example of public service and that she inspired generations of women. Other leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also offered their condolences.

Key Points: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to Mohsina Kidwai's Legacy

  • Senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away
  • Salman Khurshid calls it a big loss and end of an era
  • Rahul Gandhi says her life was an example of public service
  • She was close to the Nehru-Gandhi family
  • Inspired generations of women in politics
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"An entire era has ended with her": Salman Khurshid pays tributes to Mohsina Kidwai

Salman Khurshid and Rahul Gandhi lead tributes to senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai, recalling her decades of public service and inspiration.

"It feels like an entire era has ended with her. - Salman Khurshid"

Noida, April 8

Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai and said it seems like an era has ended with her.

"Matching the stature she had and the services she rendered to her party seems very difficult. It's big loss for us. It feels like an entire era has ended with her," the former Union Minister told media persons.

Congress leaders fondly recalled Mohsina Kidwai's long association with the party, her sagacity, compassion and her grassroots connect.

She was close to the Nehru-Gandhi family and won her first election when Jawaharlal Nehru was India's Prime Minister. She served as a Union Minister and held varied organizational responsibilities in the Congress.

Earlier in the day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mohsina Kidwai and said her life had been an example of public service.

"The news of the demise of former Union Minister and former MP Mohsina Kidwai ji is extremely heartbreaking. She was a senior and loyal leader of the Congress Party and her life was an example of public service. With her simplicity, gentleness, and dignified political success, she inspired several generations of women in the country. In this hour of grief, I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and supporters," he said in a post on X.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid their tributes.

- ANI

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Priya S
Her life truly inspired many women in politics. To have such a long and dignified career, serving as a Union Minister and winning elections across decades, is remarkable. We need more leaders with her simplicity and dedication.
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Rahul R
While I respect her service, it's also a moment to reflect. The "era" that has ended was dominated by one family's politics. We must hope for a future where merit, not proximity to a family, defines political stature.
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Anjali F
Om Shanti. Regardless of party, we should acknowledge the contributions of such stalwarts. Her grassroots connect is something many modern leaders lack, sitting in Delhi and tweeting. A life well lived.
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Michael C
Reading about her career is fascinating. To start your political journey when Nehru was PM and serve for so long... that's a legacy. Salman Khurshid is right, it does feel like the end of an era.
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Kavya N
My grandmother used to talk about her. A strong, gentle woman in a tough field. Her passing is sad, but her example remains. Deepest condolences to her family and supporters.

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