NEW DELHI: Veteran Congress leader Madhav Singh Solanki died at the age of 93 on Saturday. He was the former External Affairs Minister of India, who also served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for four times.
PM Modi condoled the death of the leader. "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," he tweeted.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2021
"Beyond politics, Shri Madhavsinh Solanki Ji enjoyed reading and was passionate about culture. Whenever I would meet him or speak to him, we would discuss books and he would tell me about a new book he recently read. I will always cherish the interactions we had," his tweet further read.
Saddened by the demise of Shri Madhavsinh Solanki.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 9, 2021
He will be remembered for his contribution in strengthening the Congress ideology & promoting social justice.
Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.