As per latest report Goa Chief Minister Manohar had passes away at the age of 63 on Sunday. Accordingly Parrikar, who was diagnosed with a "life-threatening disease" pancreatic ailment last year, was discharged from the Goa Medical College and Hospital near Panaji on February 26 last month. Meanwhile he had undergone treatment in hospitals of the US and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi.
Reportedly the former Defense Minister's health took a turn for the worse in the past two days, where several BJP leaders and allies in the ruling government in the state had met him on Saturday. Shashi Taroor tweeted “Mourning the loss of Manohar Parrikar, a rare IIT graduate in politics who was widely admired for his simplicity & straightforwardness. Wishing his family strength & peace at this time of grief”.
Furthermore BJP President Amit Shah tweeted, "Manohar Parrikar ji's demise is extremely painful. In him, the nation has lost a true patriot who selflessely dedicated his entire life to the country and ideology. Parrikar ji's commitment towards his people and duties was exemplary." Many leaders including Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences to the great person. President of India Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, "Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa, after an illness borne with fortitude and dignity.
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