Union Minister Anil Madhav Dave Passes Away At 60
New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away at AIIMS on Thursday. The 60-year-old was rushed to AIIMS after he complained of uneasiness at his home this morning. He was appointed as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change last year and was a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2009.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Dave. The Prime Minister said Dave will be remembered as a devoted public servant who was tremendously passionate towards conserving the environment.
Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend & a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. My condolences. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017 Anil Madhav Dave ji will be remembered as a devoted public servant. He was tremendously passionate towards conserving the environment. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017 I was with Anil Madhav Dave ji till late last evening, discussing key policy issues. This demise is a personal loss. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017
Dave Will Be Remembered For His Humble Personality: Sonia
Congress President Sonia Gandhi condoled the death of Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave saying that he will be remembered for his humble personality.
"Shocked by his sudden demise," Sonia Gandhi said in a statement. The Congress leader then said that Dave was a "soft spoken and gentle human being". "He will be fondly remembered for his humble personality," she added. She also conveyed her condolences to members of Dave's family, admirers and supporters.
Dave's death was confirmed by family friend, Meena Agarwal. She said: "His body will be taken for embalming. And will be later taken to Indore." Dave was born in Badnagar in Madhya Pradesh.
