Ahmedabad, Feb 15: Former Gujarat education minister and a veteran Gandhian Naval Shah died here last night following a protracted illness, official sources said. Shah, 82, was the education minister in the erstwhile Janta Morcha government. He is survived by three daughters.
Born in Amod village of broach district, shah was the chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapeeth. Mortal remains of shah were consigned to flames at the local crematorium this morning, family sources added. State Congress leaders including Gujarat PCC chief Shankersinh Vaghela, leader of opposition in the Vidhan Sabha Amarsinh Chaudhary and deputy leader Bharat Solanki paid homage to Shah.

Bureau Report