Manohar Parrikar Death: Centre Announces National Mourning on March 18; State Funeral To be Accorded to Late Goa CM, National Flag To Fly At Half Mast
The Centre has announced national mourning on March 18, Monday, following the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday. A state funeral will be accorded to Parrikar.
New Delhi, March 17: The Centre has announced national mourning on March 18, Monday, following the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday. A state funeral will be accorded to Parrikar. The National Flag will fly at half-mast in the National Capital, capitals of states and union territories. Manohar Parrikar, 63, died on Sunday at his residence in Goa. He had been battling advanced pancreatic cancer. A condolence meeting will also be held in the Union Cabinet at 11 am on Monday. Manohar Parrikar Dies After Suffering From Pancreatic Cancer, Goa CM Breathes His Last at 63.
President of India Ram Nath Kovind, announcing the news of Parrikar's death on Sunday, wrote, "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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the death of Manohar Parrikar. In a series of tweets, PM Modi called Parrikar "a true patriot and exceptional administrator". The Prime Minister also highlighted Parrikar's career as Goa CM as well as the Defence Minister of India. "His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations," PM Modi wrote on Twitter.
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