New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid homage to senior party leader Ahmed Patel on his 76th birth anniversary.

In a post on social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi said Patel's dedication to the nation and loyalty to the party would continue to serve as a source of inspiration for all.

"On the birth anniversary of senior Congress Party leader Shri Ahmed Patel, I pay my respectful homage to him. His dedication to the nation and his loyalty to the party will always remain a source of inspiration for all of us," the post on X read.

A five-time Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat, Patel served the Congress in various key roles, including as the party's treasurer. He was re-elected to the Upper House in 2017 following a ...