Anil Madhav Dave Wiki: Age, Caste, Career and Cause of Death

Anil Madhav Dave’s death has left a void in Indian politics. He was one of the pillars of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With his demise, our country has lost one of the most formidable leaders. Sociofreak team expresses most sincere condolences to all the Indian’s out there who are grieving the death of this rock-solid leader. Who was Anil Madhav Dave? How did he die? What was his age? All your questions will be answered right here in Anil Madhav Dave’s wiki.

Anil Madhav Dave was from Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh

Anil Dave was born on 6 July 1956 in the city of Badnagar to a Brahmin family of Pushpa Devi and Madhav Dave. Anil Dave studied at The Gujarati College, Indore where he secured his Master’s degree in Commerce and specialized in Rural Development and Management.

Anil Dave’s Phenomenal Political Career

He entered politics during his college days. He had participated in JP movement and was also elected as the college president. He was also a cadet of the National Cadet Corps’ Air Wing. Dave joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and worked for the conservation of the Narmada River.

Since 2009, Shri Anil Madhav Dave was the Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha representing the Madhya Pradesh constituency. At the age of 60, Dave was still working with an enthusiasm of a 25-year-old. He handled many important ministries during his time. Committee on Water Resources and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting were excellently managed by Dave. He was also a member of the Parliamentary Forum on Global Warming and Climate Change from March 2010 to June 2010. During Narendra Modi Government’s cabinet expansion on July 5, 2016, he was appointed as the Minister of State (MoS) independent charge of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.

India’s move towards an Asbestos Free country

Mr. Anil Madhav Dave made strongest of statements in which he categorically specified “Since the use of asbestos is affecting human health, its usage should gradually be minimized and ended. As far as I know, its use is declining, but it must end”.

Anil Dave took his last breath on 18 May 2017

Anil Dave’s cause of death was lung cancer. He had been weak since January when he was diagnosed with pneumonia. According to news reports, he never fully recovered.

PM Narendra Modi in a series of tweets expressed how shocked and saddened he was to learn about the passing away of Shri Anil Madhav Dave.

Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend & a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. My condolences.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017

Anil Madhav Dave ji will be remembered as a devoted public servant. He was tremendously passionate towards conserving the environment.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017

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

Along with Modiji, Goa CM Mr. Manohar Parrikar also expressed his condolences by taking to Twitter.

Shocked & saddened by untimely demise of Shri. Anil Dave. India has lost a promising leader who had immense concern for our environment.

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) May 18, 2017

We at SocioFreak pray that his soul rests in peace and offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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