Devisingh Shekhawat, the husband of former president Pratibha Patil, died on Friday at the age of 89 in a Pune hospital after suffering a heart attack, according to sources close to the family. They said that he had only just been admitted to the hospital. He had a heart attack today, according to a source, and died around 9 a.m. He leaves behind a wife, Pratibha Patil, and a daughter and a son. Condescensions were extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "My condolences go out to Dr. Devisingh Shekhawat's family and our former president, Smt. Pratibha Patil Ji. He left a lasting impression on society through his numerous volunteer activities.Shri Devisingh Ransingh Shekhawat, a prominent agriculturalist and leader of the Congress. The seasoned leader served as the city's first mayor and provided Smt. Pratibha Tai, India's First Lady, with unwavering support.
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