Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, May 18, 2017: Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away on Thursday.

He was 61.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock over sudden demise of 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 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," he further wrote on his twitter account.

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