<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has condoled the demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In his condolence message, Mr Naidu said Keshubhai Patel was a popular leader who dedicated his entire life in the service of the poor and downtrodden.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Hailing from an agriculturist's family, Keshubhai always championed the cause of farmers.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Naidu said he strove relentlessly for their welfare and took keen interest in bringing reforms in agriculture sector.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said the nation has lost a great leader with the passing away of Keshubhai.</span><br />''