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Former union minister NKP Salve passes away

Former Union Minister and ex-BCCI president NKP Salve passed away early this morning at a private hospital here due to age-related problems, family sources said.

Updated on: Apr 1, 2012, 10:52:08 IST
PTI | By , New Delhi
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Former union minister and ex-BCCI president NKP Salve passed away early this morning at a private hospital here due to age-related problems, family sources said.

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He was 90.

He is survived by son Harish Salve, an eminent advocate, and daughter Arundhati. His wife had predeceased him some time back.

He was admitted to the hospital a few days ago, where he passed away, the sources said.

Born in Chhinwada, Madhya Pradesh, Salve was associated with cricket administration for several years. Challenger Trophy was named after him.

He had also been a minister at the Centre in charge of steel and some other ministries.

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