Congress veteran Madhavsinh Solanki, ex-Gujarat Chief Minister passes away

Gujarat, January 9:   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. 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 been the longest serving chief minister of the state before Narendra Modi became CM. His son Bharatsinh Solanki is also a former Union minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Solanki and said he was a formidable leader who played a key role in the state’s politics for decades. Modi also said that beyond politics, Madhavsinh Solanki enjoyed reading and was passionate about culture. Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi also condoled Solanki’s death and said he will be remembered for his contribution in strengthening the Congress ideology and promoting social justice. ‘Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends,’ he said.

By: R News India 24