Anil Madhav Dave, Minister of State for Environment, passed away in Delhi on Thursday. The 60-year-old was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he complained of uneasiness. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, several ministers have condoled the death of the late leader.
Remembering him as a ‘devoted public servant’, Narendra Modi said that 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,” he said in a tweet on Thursday.
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
Anil Madhav Dave was a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2009. Known for his contribution to the project designed to conserve river Narmada, Anil Madhav Dave was also the founder of ‘Narmada Samagra’. He was born in Barnagar area of Ujjain district.
Here is how politicians are reacting to his sudden death:
Deeply shocked & saddened by demise of my colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. May God render peace to the departed soul.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) May 18, 2017
It is extremely shocking and saddening to learn of the demise of our colleague and Union Environment Minister Shri Anil Madhav Dave. 1/3
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 18, 2017
My deepest condolences on the sudden and tragic demise of Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. May his soul rest in peace.
— Jayant Sinha (@jayantsinha) May 18, 2017
Anil Madhav Dave ji was a real nature lover , had a vision of protecting environment & ensuring development.
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) May 18, 2017
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
Deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden demise of my dear colleague,Anil Madhav Dave ji.My sincere condolences
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) May 18, 2017
Sudden demise of Anil Madhav Dave ji is hard to believe, heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family. May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/k5X8JdrHHM
— Kalraj Mishra (@KalrajMishra) May 18, 2017
Just a day before his death, Anil Madhav Dave had met a six-member delegation representing those protesting against the approval given for commercial use of genetically modified mustard by the crop regulator. The late Environment Minister had assured those protesting that their grievances would be addressed on the “right platform”. Students, farmers unions and environmental activists had staged protests outside the Ministry of Environment in Delhi over the approval given for commercial use of GM mustard.
