Ahmedabad (SunstarTV Bureau): Madhavsinh Solanki, the Former External Affairs Minister and Congress’s longest-ruling Chief Minister passed away on Saturday at the age of 93 in Gandhinagar early morning.
According to sources, Solanki died at his residence during his sleep and the rituals to be done after his son Bharatsinh Solanki returns from the US.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to condole Solanki’s demise.
“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,” tweeted Modi.
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
Being continuing the thread, the prime minister tweeted, “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.”
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2021
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also condoled Solanki’s family and tweeted, “Saddened by the demise of Shri Madhavsinh Solanki. He will be remembered for his contribution in strengthening the Congress ideology & promoting social justice. Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.”
Saddened by the demise of Shri Madhavsinh Solanki.
He will be remembered for his contribution in strengthening the Congress ideology & promoting social justice.
Heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 9, 2021
Notably, Madhavsinh Solanki is known for having led the Congress to its largest-ever victory winning 149 of 182 seats in the legislative assembly in 1985. He has served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat four times. He was known for KHAM (Kshatriya, Harijan, Adivasi and Muslim) theory by which he came to power in Gujarat in the 1980s.
