Former foreign minister and
Congress veteran Madhavsinh Solanki, who had also served as chief minister of Gujarat, died in Gandhinagar on early Saturday morning, Congress leaders said. He was 93. The death of Madhavsinh Solanki has brought extreme grief. May God give peace to his soul. He had made place in the hearts of people by his actions and deeds, Gujarat Congress president Amit Chavda, who is also a relative of Solanki, tweeted. He had served as External Affairs Minister from June 1991 to March 1992. Solanki was a two term MP of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. He had floated an idea of an alliance of Kshitriya, Harijan, Adivasi (tribal) and Muslim (KHAM) casts and communities in Gujarat for Congress to win elections.
Ahmedabad, January 9
Former foreign minister and Congress veteran Madhavsinh Solanki, who had also served as chief minister of Gujarat, died in Gandhinagar on Saturday morning, Congress leaders said.
: Saturday, January 9, 2021, 12:55 PM IST Will always cherish interactions we had : PM Modi, others mourn demise of Congress leader Madhavsinh Solanki
Photo: Srinivas B V/Twitter
Veteran Congress leader and former Foreign Minister Madhavsinh Solanki has passed away. The former Chief Minister of Gujarat was 93. Following the news of his demise, many political leaders from across party lines have shared condolences. Some, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have also shared memories from their personal interactions with Solanki. Shri Madhavsinh Solanki Ji was a formidable leader, playing a key role in Gujarat politics for decades. He will be remembered for his rich service to society. Saddened by his demise. Spoke to his son, Bharat Solanki Ji and expressed condolences. Om Shanti, the Prime Minister tweeted.