BREAKING: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar dies after prolonged illness
Panaji: Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday after battling prolonged illness. He was 63. Parrikar was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in Feb last year.
Sharing the news of his demise, Prime Minster Narendra Modi said Manohar Parrikar was an unparalleled leader.
"A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations. Deeply saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters," the PM said.
Shri Manohar Parrikar was an unparalleled leader.
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 17, 2019
A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations.
Deeply saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters.
Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/uahXme3ifp
"Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa, after an illness borne with fortitude and dignity. An epitome of integrity and dedication in public life, his service to the people of Goa and of India will not be forgotten," tweeted President Kovind.
Parrikar's heath condition had deteriorated on Saturday morning. He was hospitalised several time in past year in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York.
Last month, he was admitted in the Goa Medical College and Hospital.
I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Goa CM, Shri Manohar Parrikar Ji, who bravely battled a debilitating illness for over a year.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 17, 2019
Respected and admired across party lines, he was one of Goa’s favourite sons.
My condolences to his family in this time of grief.
A leader of Bharatiya Janata Party he was the Chief Minister of Goa from 14 March 2017 in his last term. Previously he was the Chief Minister from 2000 to 2005 and from 2012 to 2014.
He was the Defence Minister of India from 2014 to 2017. He was a former member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.
Manohar Parrikar was born in Mapusa, Goa. He had graduated in metallurgical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) in 1978. He was the first IIT alumnus to serve as MLA of an Indian state. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 2001
His wife Medha had died in 2001. They have two sons - Utpal, who is an Electrical Engineering graduate from Michigan State University and Abhijat, who is a local businessman.
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