Farewell Manohar Parrikar: Goa CM cremated with full state honours
Panaji, Mar 18 (IBNS): Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who passed away on Sunday, was cremated in Panaji with full state honours on Monday.
Thousands of people paid their last tributes to the Goan leader on Monday.
People pay their respects to Shri Manohar Parrikar. pic.twitter.com/ZJCa26qBeV
— BJP Goa (@BJP4Goa) March 18, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited Goa to pay his last homage to his former colleague in the Centre.
In his emotional tweet, Modi said Parrikar's good work will be remembered for years to come.
Paid tributes to my friend Shri Manohar Parrikar.
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2019
He personified humility, simplicity and compassion.
The good work he has done will be remembered for years to come. pic.twitter.com/AX2o3yJZHe
Modi tweeted: "Paid tributes to my friend Shri Manohar Parrikar. He personified humility, simplicity and compassion. The good work he has done will be remembered for years to come."
Parrikar passed away on Sunday after ending his battle against cancer.
He had also served as the Defence Minister of the nation in the past.
