Former Prez Pratibha Patil’s Husband Devisingh Shekhawat Dies of Heart Attack

New Delhi: Former President Pratibha Patil’s husband Devisingh Shekhawat passed away at the age of 89 at a hospital in Pune on Friday. He died because of a heart attack.

He was admitted to the hospital a few days back. According to sources, he breathed his last at 9 am on Friday due to a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Pratibha Patil, a son, and a daughter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a tweet offered condolences. “My thoughts are with our former President Smt. Pratibha Patil Ji and her family on the passing away of Dr. Devisingh Shekhawat Ji. He made a mark on society through his various community service efforts. Om Shanti,” he said.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind said he was shocked to know about the demise of Devisingh Shekhawat. “My condolences with Smt Pratibha Singh Patil ji and her family in this hour of grief,” Kovind tweeted.