PM Modi, Rajnath condole death of union minister Anil Dave

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New Delhi : PM Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave, 60. Dave was a Rajya Sabha member. Environment Minister Dave passed away here on May 18, 2017, morning. He complained of uneasiness at his home this morning and was rushed to AIIMS where he passed away.

“Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend and a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. My condolences. Anil Madhav Dave ji will be remembered as a devoted public servant. He was tremendously passionate towards conserving the environment. I was with Anil Madhav Dave ji till late last evening, discussing key policy issues. This demise is a personal loss,” the Prime Minister said, according to a PIB release.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled the passing away of the Union Environment Minister Dave. Rajnath Singh said that it is extremely shocking and saddening to learn of the demise of our colleague and Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave. He said that Dave was very active and sensitive to issues pertaining to environment. His dedication to work was highly appreciated. “I offer my heartfelt condolences to the members of Anil Dave’s family. May God give them strength to bear this huge loss,” the Union Home Minister said, according to PIB release.