Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away at 63

In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Shri Manohar Parrikar, chief minister of Goa, after an illness borne with fortitude and dignity.

Shobhit Kalra
Published on: 17 March 2019 3:25 PM GMT
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away at 63
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Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar took his last breath at his private residence here on Sunday. He was 63.

"Chief Minister passed away around 6.40 pm Sunday," a senior state government official.

Parrikar is survived by two sons and their families.

In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "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 India will not be forgotten," the President tweeted from his official handle.

Sources said former defence minister Parrikar had been on life support system since late Saturday night.

Parrikar had been unwell since February 2018 when he was diagnosed with a pancreatic ailment.

Shobhit Kalra

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