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Manohar Parrikar death news: Watch live coverage of Parrikar's funeral on Aaj Tak TV

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Manohar Parrikar death news: Watch live coverage of Parrikar's funeral on Aaj Tak TV

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Goa's loved chief minister Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday, March 17, after battling cancer for years. His death at the age of 63 has left not just his family and party members grieving but has also drawn condolences from his staunch political opponents. Parrikar, four-term chief minister and former defence minister, had been battling a pancreatic ailment since February 2019.

Parrikar is credited with providing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a strong base in Goa one that saw political stability return to the state that had seen many a chief ministers play musical chairs.

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As a mark of respect towards Parikkar, the government has declared Monday, March 18, as a national mourning day.

His last rites will be performed on Monday evening in Goa.

Watch the live coverage of Manohar Parrikar’s last rites on Aaj Tak: 

Commitment to work

Despite his declining health, Parrikar had presented two state budgets in 2018 and 2019. He had also attended serval public functions and the inauguration of a bridge across River Mandovi.

Tributes pour in

The first leader to pay respects to Parrikar was President Ram Nath Kovind.

Subsequently Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders too paid their respect.

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi also paid his condolences at the loss.

Parrikar: The professional

Another reason Parrikar stood out was his IIT educational background.

At a time when most skilled professionals would not choose the uncertainties and difficulties of politics as a career, Parrikar did exactly that. And shone in his choice, inspiring others to follow.

Known for his modern outlook and his passionate love for his state and country, Mr Parrikar was famed also for his rational views, his ethic of hard work — he served as CM throughout his severe illness — his reputation as an effective and highly professional administrator and his wit and candour. 

Last updated: March 18, 2019 | 12:27
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