Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away due to cardiac arrest on Thursday, May 18 at the age of 61. The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauhan has announced a two-day mourning in the state.
Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several of his Cabinet colleagues condoled his death on Twitter, Social media platforms saw an outpouring of grief after the news became public.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on learning of his death, immediately took to Twitter to say: "Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend & a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. My condolences. [sic]"
He added in subsequent tweets: "I was with Anil Madhav Dave ji till late last evening, discussing key policy issues. This demise is a personal loss. Anil Madhav Dave ji will be remembered as a devoted public servant. He was tremendously passionate towards conserving the environment."
Other political leaders have also expressed their grief on Twitter.
"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, " said Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Personally I've lost a long time senior friend & a very erudite colleague. https://t.co/zx6AIJgLJh
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 18, 2017
"Anil Madhav Dave Ji was a valued colleague, outstanding MP dedicated to cause of environment & sustainable development.Condolences to family," said Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Minister of Law and Justice of India.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the members of Shri Anil Dave's family. May God give them strength to bear this huge loss. 3/3
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 18, 2017
Ram Bilas Paswan, the current Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution expressed his condolences on Dave's demise.
केन्द्रीय मंत्री श्री अनिल माधव दवे जी का आकस्मिक निधन अत्यधिक दुःखदायी है। मैं उनको हार्दिक श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूँ ।@anilmdave
— Ram Vilas Paswan (@irvpaswan) May 18, 2017
श्री @anilmdave जी पर्यावरण के बहुत बड़े ने विद्वान थे। उन्होंने अपना जीवन पर्यावरण रक्षा, देशहित एवं जनता की सेवा मे समर्पित कर दिया।
— Ram Vilas Paswan (@irvpaswan) May 18, 2017
मुझे विश्वास ही नही हो रहा कि दवे जी का निधन हो गया है।काल का गाल इतना निष्ठुर होता है कि कोई सोच भी नही सकता है।@anilmdave
— Ram Vilas Paswan (@irvpaswan) May 18, 2017
Extremely saddened by sudden loss of a dear friend and popular colleague...Hon'ble Minister Sh @anilmdave ji.
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) May 18, 2017
Extremely saddened & shocked at sudden demise of Environment Minister Sri Anil Madhav Dave ji. I offer my condolences. pic.twitter.com/fasllaXZib
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 18, 2017
Shocked and deeply pained by the sudden demise of our senior leader Shri @anilmdave ji(Central Minister,Govt.Of India). pic.twitter.com/ftj34JnK8y
— MANISH KAPADIYA (@manishkapadiya) May 18, 2017
Anil Madhav Dave ji was a true naturalist & he will be remembered for his environmental protection and conservation works. Rest in Peace!
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) May 18, 2017
A few leaders of the Congress also took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Manikaro Thakare, the former president of the Congress in Maharashtra said, "Saddened to know about sad demise of Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji.My heartfelt condolences to the family."
"My deepest condolences on the demise of Union Environment Minister Sh. Anil Madhav Dave. May God give strength to the family," said Vijay Inder Singla, the National Spokesperson of AICC.
"Condolences on Sad Demise of Sh Anil Madhav Dave," said Dhanraj Nathwani, senior Vice President of Reliance Industries.
