The Prime Minister has condoled the passing away of former Union Minister Shri N.K.P.Salve. In his condolence message to the departed leader’s son Shri Harish Salve, the Prime Minister described Shri N.K.P Salve as a distinguished leader who left a lasting imprint in different areas of public life.

The text of the Prime Minister’s message is as follows:

“I was deeply grieved to hear of the sad demise of your father Shri N.K.P.Salve. Shri Salve was a veteran politician who served the country in different capacities over many decades. He served with distinction in the Union Cabinet and held the important portfolio of Power.

Shri Salve was a man of varied interests and he made lasting contributions in the promotion of education in Maharashtra and sports in the country. He worked hard to develop cricket in the country and was closely associated with the 1987 World Cup, which was held in the subcontinent. In his demise the country has lost a senior and distinguished leader who left a lasting imprint in different areas of public life.

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing away of Shri N.K.P.Salve. May God give you strength to bear this irreparable loss.”