Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away, PM Narendra Modi 'shocked' at sudden demise of a friend, says PM Modi
Thursday, May 18, 2017 IST
Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away, PM Narendra Modi 'shocked' at sudden demise of a friend, says PM Modi
New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away on Thursday.
Dave endured a heart failure. He was 61.
He whined of uneasiness at his home early today and was raced to AIIMS where he passed away.
Dave was a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2009. He was confirmed as a Minister of State with independent charge of environment, forest and climate change in 2016.
President Pranab Mukherjee condoled the sudden demise of Environment Minister, saying that it was a personal loss.
"Stunned by the sudden demise of Union Environment Minister Shri Anil Dave; most profound sympathies to his family and well-wishers," the President tweeted.
PM Narendra Modi communicated stun over sudden end of his 'friend' Dave.
"Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend & a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave Ji. My condolences," PM Modi tweeted.
"Anil Madhav Dave Ji will be recognized as a devoted public servant. He was immensely energetic towards preserving the earth."
"I was with Anil Madhav Dave Ji till late last night, talking about key approach issues. This downfall is an individual misfortune," he additionally composed on his twitter account.
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