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A scribe-turned-politician who went on to become chief minister of Gujarat four times, a master strategist whose famous KHAM formula ensured a landslide victory for the Congress in 1985 and an avid reader Madhavsinh Solanki was a formidable politician. He stepped on the national stage when he became external affairs minister, but had to resign following a controversy over his meeting with the Swiss counterpart and remarks regarding the Bofors case probe. Solanki dominated politics in Gujarat before the rise of the BJP in the 1990s. Under his leadership the Congress had won 149 out of 182 seats in the state elections held in 1985, a record which still remains unbroken.
Congress Veteran Madhavsinh Solanki, 4-Time Gujarat Chief Minister, Dies Congress Veteran Madhavsinh Solanki, 4-Time Gujarat Chief Minister, Dies Madhavsinh Solanki was the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat before Narendra Modi.
Madhavsinh Solanki was India s External Affairs Minister under Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao.
New Delhi:
Four-time Gujarat Chief Minister Madhavsinh Solanki passed away today at his residence in Gandhinagar. The veteran Congress leader was 93. He was also India s External Affairs Minister under Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao. 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, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted today in condolence.
Former Union minister, Cong Veteran Madhavsinh Solanki Dies At 93, Tributes Pour In PM Narendra Modi, Rahul gandhi, President Kovind express grief over ex-Gujarat CM Madhavsinh Solanki s demise PTI photo Outlook Web Bureau 2021-01-09T13:51:13+05:30 Former Union minister, Cong Veteran Madhavsinh Solanki Dies At 93, Tributes Pour In outlookindia.com 2021-01-09T13:57:57+05:30
Former Gujarat chief minister and Congress veteran leader Madhavsinh Solanki died in Gandhinagar at his residence on early Saturday morning at the age of 93.
Congress President and Solanki s relative Amit Chavda tweeted, 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