Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave (60) passed away today early morning.
According to reports, Dave had not been keeping well for the last few months. He complained of uneasiness at his home and was rushed to AIIMS where he passed away.
The minister was in meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as late as last evening, the latter tweeted, calling him “a devoted public servant”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his shock at the minister’s demise. “Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend and a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. My condolences,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
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,” Modi added.
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,” Modi said.
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
On July 6, 2016, Dave took charge as Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Independent Charge), in New Delhi. He hailed from Madhya Pradesh. In August 2009, the minister was elected to the Rajya Sabha. At that time, he was appointed member, Committee on Water Resources. He was also on the consultative committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
From March to June 2010, Dave was a member of the Parliamentary Forum on Global Warming and Climate Change.
Several Central and state politicians also expressed their condolences.
Anil Madhav Dave ji was the perfect definition of a gentleman & good human being. I'll forever miss his smiling character. May his soul RIP.
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 18, 2017
Absolutely shocked by sudden demise of Sh Anil Madhav Dave ji - an extraordinary leader devoted to the masses. May his soul rest in peace.
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) May 18, 2017
Saddened by the news of the sudden & untimely demise of environment minister Anil Madhav Dave. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) May 18, 2017
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