Inquiry Ordered Into 'Purification' of Place Where Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's Body Was Kept
The Goa government has ordered an inquiry into reports that a "purification ritual" was conducted on Saturday at the state-run Kala Academy here, where the body of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar was kept.
Panaji, March 23: The Goa government has ordered an inquiry into reports that a "purification ritual" was conducted on Saturday at the state-run Kala Academy here, where the body of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar was kept. Manohar Parrikar Cremated With State Honours as Thousands Pay Final Respects to Late Goa CM With Tears and Prayers.
Art and Culture Minister Govind Gawade told PTI that he had ordered the inquiry after a section of the media reported that a purification ritual was carried out by some persons on the academy premises where Parrikar's mortal remains was kept on Monday before final rites. Goa CM Manohar Parrikar Lauds IAF For Striking Jaish-e-Mohammed Camp in Pakistan.
"I have taken a strong note of these activities.... We cannot promote or patronise unscientific activities in government buildings," Gawade said.
Parrikar, 63, died on Sunday after battling a pancreatic ailment for a year.