Union Environment Minister Anil Dave Passes Away at 60

MoS PMO Jitendra Singh confirmed that Dave passed away due to cardiac arrest.

Anil Madhav Dave was appointed as Minister of State for Ministry of Environment (Independent Charge) in July 2016. (Photo: Facebook/Anil Madhav Dave)

Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away on Thursday morning. 60-year-old Dave complained of uneasiness at his home and was rushed to AIIMS where he passed away, according to official sources. MoS PMO Jitendra Singh latter confirmed that Dave passed away due to cardiac arrest.

It was a cardiac arrest, we lost a popular colleague, his loss will be felt for a long time to come.

Jitendra Singh, MoS for PMO Personnel

He was a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2009.Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Dave.

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