Leaders cutting across party lines today condoled the demise of Union Minister and BJP leader Anil Madhav Dave, remembering him as a soft-spoken, honest person and a learned man.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi said Dave was a soft spoken and gentle human being and will be fondly remembered for his humble personality. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi remembered Dave’s efforts for conservation of the Narmada river.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee , Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury also expressed grief over the untimely demise of Dave.
CPI leader D Raja remembered him as a learned person and an orator with sense and conviction.
BJP President Amit Shah, party veteran L K Advani, several Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley, Venkaiah Naidu and Chief Ministers of BJP ruled states also expressed their sorrow over passing away of the Environment Minister.