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New Delhi, October 18 (IANS) Uday Soni, husband of senior Congress leader and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Ambika Soni, passed away.
Uday Soni was a former Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer. The news of his demise was shared by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge through an official post on social media platform X.
Kharge wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Uday Soni, husband of senior Congress leader and CWC member Smt. Ambika Soni. My heartfelt condolences to Ambika ji and her family in this difficult time. We stand with them in their hour of grief.”
Rajya Sabha MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain also expressed grief over ‘X’, saying, “The news of the demise of respected former IFS officer and senior Congress leader and husband of CWC member Ambika Soni, Uday Soni, is extremely saddening. My thoughts and prayers are with Ambika ji, her family and loved ones. May her soul rest in peace.”
Sharing his condolences in an official post, Rajya Sabha MP Rajni Patil said, “The news of the demise of former IFS officer Uday Soni, husband of veteran Congress leader and CWC member Ambika Soni, is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to Ambika ji and her family. May God give them the strength to bear this loss and may the departed soul rest in peace.”
Uday Soni had a distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service, representing India at many major international forums. Even after retirement, he remained actively involved in public life and social work. Many other leaders have also expressed grief over the demise of Uday Soni.
Ambika Soni has long been an important figure in the Congress party, holding various key organizational roles and making significant contributions to party affairs over the years.
–IANS
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