President of India Condoles Passing Away of G.M. Banatwala

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the passing away of Shri. G.M. Banatwala.

In a condolence message from Mumbai where she is currently on a visit, the President has said " Shri Banatwala was an eminent statesman who stood by the under privileged. His popularity was reflected in his being elected a Member of Parliament for seven times."

This release issued at 1500 hrs.