Manohar Parrikar Dies At 63, BJP, Opposition Leaders Offer Condolences

Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday at the age of 63 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Centre has announced national mourning on March 18, following demise of Goa Chief Minister #ManoharParrikar. State funeral will be accorded to him. National Flag will fly at half-mast in the National Capital & capitals of States & UTs. pic.twitter.com/AD9Fg5jSYD

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2019

Parrikar breathed his last at his residence in Goa on the evening of March 17, 2019. He is survived by his two sons and their families.

Shri 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.

Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/uahXme3ifp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 17, 2019

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 #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 17, 2019

Shri Manohar Parrikar is no more. A sincere, honest & sensitive political activist. Was simple and down to earth, I learnt a lot from Shri.Parrikar. As Raksha Mantri his contribution to making the armed forces a modernised, lean & mean fighting machine will remain unparalleled.

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) March 17, 2019

Shri Manohar Parrikar is no more. A sincere, honest & sensitive political activist. Was simple and down to earth, I learnt a lot from Shri.Parrikar. As Raksha Mantri his contribution to making the armed forces a modernised, lean & mean fighting machine will remain unparalleled.

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) March 17, 2019

नि:शब्द हूं। सुशील और सादगीपूर्ण राजनीति का चेहरा आज खो गया। मनोहर भाई सही मायने में हर कार्यकर्ता के हृदय पर राज करने वाले नेता थे।

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 17, 2019

The government has announced March 18 as a day of national mourning, wire agency ANI reported. Parrikar will be accorded a state funeral, it further said.

Extremely saddened at the news of passing away of Goa CM Sh Manohar Parrikar ji. A symbol of simplicity in politics who led a humble life is no longer with us. May his family bear the irreparable loss with courage. Prayers with them

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 17, 2019

The Goa chief minister had served previously as the minister of India from November 2014 to March 17, 2017.

Parrikar was the first alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai to serve as an Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of a state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him a 'true patriot and exceptional administrator', while offering his condolences on Twitter.