Mamata condoles Environment minister Anil Dave's death

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed grief at the sudden demise of Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Anil Dave.

"Saddened at the sudden passing away of Union Minister Anil Daveji. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues," Banerjee wrote on Twitter.

60-year-old Dave had complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS where he passed away, according to official sources.

Dave, 61, a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2009, died at his official residence in the national Capital. He was from Badnagar in MP. Agencies