Manohar Parrikar passed away on March 17, 2019. 63-year-old Parrikar, battling pancreatic ailment, dies at his private residence near Panaji.
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is no more, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted on Sunday evening.
Sixty-three-year-old Parrikar, who was battling a pancreatic ailment since last year, breathed his last at his residence. The Central government has announced national mourning on March 18 following the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.
Parrikar, who was battling a pancreatic ailment since last year, breathed his last at his residence in Goa on Sunday evening. He was 63.
The National Flag will fly at half-mast in the national capital and capitals of all States and UTs.
The state funeral will be accorded to Parrikar. A meeting of the Union Cabinet has also been called at 10 am on Monday
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Kovind wrote Twitter, "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".
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A three-time Chief Minister of Goa, Parrikar had been in and out of the hospitals since February last year. It was in October that the state government made a formal announcement about the BJP leader suffering from a pancreatic ailment. He had undergone treatment in the United States as well as Delhi.
Parrikar took charge as the Chief Minister on March 14, 2017, and held the office till his end. He had previously served as the Chief Minister of the state from 2000 to 2002, 2002 to 2005 and from 2012 to 2014.
An engineer from IIT-Bombay, Parrikar led BJP in 2012 to victory and became the Chief Minister. He was made the Defence Minister in 2014 and was succeeded by Laxmikant Parsekar as the Chief Minister of Goa.
Considered close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Parrikar served as the Defence Minister from May 2014 to March 2017.
Born in Mapusa in the coastal state of Goa, Parrikar studied at Loyola High School, Margao. In 1978 he graduated in metallurgical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology.
Parrikar was also one of those leaders who rose in ranks from RSS to BJP. Parrikar had joined RSS even during final years of his school days and later became the Sanghchalak at the age of 26.
Often referred to as the 'Chief Minister of the Common' by many, Parrikar was known for his simple style of living and for being easily approachable by the citizens of Goa.
Parrikar is survived by his two sons- Utpal, an Electrical Engineering graduate from Michigan State University, and Abhijat, a local businessman. His wife Medha passed away in 2000.
1. Parrikar's last journey
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Program plan of Shri. Manohar Parrikar’s final journey -18 March 2019.
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM: Shri. Manohar Parrikar's mortal remains to be kept at the BJP head office, Panjim.
10:30 AM: Shri. Manohar Parrikar’s mortal remains to be taken to Kala Academy, Panjim.
11:00 AM to 04:00 PM: Public to pay their final respects to Shri. Manohar Parrikar.
04:00 PM: Funeral procession of Shri. Manohar Parrikar to Miramar
04:30 PM: Vidhi at MIramar, Panaji.
05:00 PM: Antim Kriya of Shri. Manohar Parrikar.
2. Preisdent Kovind pays tribute
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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
3. VK Singh pays tribute
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Sad demise of @manoharparrikar ji leaves a void in our lives. He was a leader who came up with pragmatic solutions to the most complex problems-Goa & India have lost a stalwart today. The nation & I mourn your loss, & will miss you. Rest In Peace my dear friend. ऊँ शान्ति शान्ति। pic.twitter.com/fS8MvL8dW4
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) March 17, 2019
4. Nirmala Sitharaman
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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.
5. Search for a new CM begins
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With the demise of chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday, the BJP-led coalition in Goa has to search for a new leader to replace him. Parrikar (63) died of a pancreatic ailment on Sunday at his private residence near here, government officials said. He was heading a coalition government comprising the BJP, Goa Forward Party, MGP and Independents.
The death of the former defence minister, who represented the Panaji assembly seat, will also necessitate a fourth bypoll in Goa, where by-elections are scheduled for the Shiroda, Mandrem and Mapusa assembly constituencies on April 23. These will held in the state along with the Lok Sabha polls. "With CM Parrikar's demise, the ruling coalition will have to make a fresh representation to the governor after choosing their leader. The representation will have the letter of support," a senior official from State Legislature Department told PTI.
6. Twitter pays tribute
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Parrikar, who rose from a pracharak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to become the country's Defence Minister and also chief minister of Goa, enjoyed a man-next-door image in the politically-volatile coastal state.
He was a leader who enjoyed acceptance from all sections of the BJP and beyond. He played a key role in making the BJP a force to reckon with in Goa, which remained for long a Congress bastion, with regional outfits having pockets of influence.
When the first Rafale jet will be delivered to India and when it will make its first glorious flight under the India's flag, it will be a tribute to @manoharparrikar who played a very imp role as defence minister during crucial time.He will have a special place in India's history
— Chowkidar Ashu (@muglikar_) March 17, 2019
No. I am not going to shed a tear for #ManoharParrikar. How can anyone who symbolized zeal and intensity for selfless duty till the last breath, be a cause of sorrow ?
— Yashwant Deshmukh (@YRDeshmukh) March 17, 2019
Such an inspiring life is only to be celebrated. Non-stop. #HowzTheJosh #RIPManoharParrikar
Manohar Parrikar - 63 is too early to go. I had interviewed him years back during Goa IFFI - he was charged up & always on the go. That is how he lived his life till the end. RIP.
— Naomi Datta (@nowme_datta) March 17, 2019
I met Parrikar once. He was inaugurating a film training event in Goa (i was teaching script writing).
— Harini Calamur (@calamur) March 17, 2019
His vehicle broke down (or got caught in a jam). he hopped out, took a rick and came to the venue.
He was fun to interact with
#LestWeForgetIndia #ManoharParrikar 1955- 2019. The Chief Minister of Goa & Former Defence Minister of India passed away after a prolonged illness today 17 March 2019 at 63 years of age.
— LestWeForgetIndia@LestWeForgetIN) March 17, 2019
A people's politician gone too soon. You will be remembered and missed. pic.twitter.com/HZrCxqXEdL
Deeply saddened by the demise of Mr @manoharparrikar. I and @MajDPSingh shared a great personal rapport with him & also could work with him closely on issues concerning military veterans. We valued his objective, simple & apolitical approach in these matters. He would be missed.
— Navdeep Singh (@SinghNavdeep) March 17, 2019
This is unfair! wherever you are, god. pic.twitter.com/DeU1GnIfE3
— चौकीदार अंकित जैन (@indiantweeter) March 17, 2019
On the night of his son's marriage, Manohar parrikar started clearing files which became pending because of his son's marriage... Commitment to Goa and then the country was something which was so inbuilt in the man.
— चौकीदार अंकित जैन (@indiantweeter) March 17, 2019
A man on Scooty was once hit by a Young guy in a grand car. The guy came out and said, “I am the son of Police Commisioner of Goa.”
— Jagrook Matdata Sakshi Joshi (@sakshijoshii) March 17, 2019
The scooty man replied with a smile,” I am the chief minister of Goa.”
This was #ManoharParrikar
We have lost a Spotless leader today
RIP
RIP Manohar Parrikar. A person with high moral values and simple life style. Worked hard in MoD for procurements, self reliance, welfare and morale in the armed forces. Deserves major credit for ensuring award of OROP at present level. A big loss for the country.
— Vedmalik (@Vedmalik1) March 17, 2019
