<p>BJP leader and former Maharashtra tribal development minister Vishnu Savara (70) died here on Wednesday, a close aide said.</p>.<p>He had been admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in the city for lever cirrhosis treatment a few days ago.</p>.<p>Savara is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter.</p>.<p>Hailing from neighbouring Palghar district, Savara had won assembly elections six times and was inducted as tribal development minister in 2014 in the BJP-led government.</p>.<p>Born on June 1, 1950, Savara worked as an RSS activist after getting a B.Com. degree.</p>.<p>He first represented Wada assembly segment, and the Vikramgad seat in 2014 after delimitation.</p>.<p>His last rites will be performed in Wada tehsil on Thursday, his aide said.</p>.<p>Former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled Savara's death.</p>.<p>He fulfilled several responsibilities in the party and also played an important role in implementing various schemes for tribals as a minister, Fadnavis tweeted. </p>
<p>BJP leader and former Maharashtra tribal development minister Vishnu Savara (70) died here on Wednesday, a close aide said.</p>.<p>He had been admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in the city for lever cirrhosis treatment a few days ago.</p>.<p>Savara is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter.</p>.<p>Hailing from neighbouring Palghar district, Savara had won assembly elections six times and was inducted as tribal development minister in 2014 in the BJP-led government.</p>.<p>Born on June 1, 1950, Savara worked as an RSS activist after getting a B.Com. degree.</p>.<p>He first represented Wada assembly segment, and the Vikramgad seat in 2014 after delimitation.</p>.<p>His last rites will be performed in Wada tehsil on Thursday, his aide said.</p>.<p>Former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled Savara's death.</p>.<p>He fulfilled several responsibilities in the party and also played an important role in implementing various schemes for tribals as a minister, Fadnavis tweeted. </p>