'Epitome of integrity': Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar passes away at 63


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Panaji, Mar 17: Chief minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar passed away on the evening of Sunday March 17. He was 63.

Parrikar was diagnosed for advanced pancreatic cancer in February last year and has been in an out of hospitals, in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York since.

The Goa CM's demise was condoled by President of India Ramnath Kovind on his official Twitter account.

"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," the President tweeted.

The centre has announced national mourning on Monday March 18. State funeral will be accorded to him and the National Flag will fly at half-mast in the national capital and capitals of states and union territories.


Earlier in the evening, amid reports of Parrikar's health, the Chief Minister's Office tweeted that he was "extremely critical".

"Chief Minister @manoharparrikar's health condition is extremely critical. Doctors are trying their best," it said.

Reports said that his health had been fluctuating for many days and worsened on Saturday.

It may be recalled that Parrikar, who had also served as India's defence minister before becoming the chief minister of Goa, had said in January this year that he would "serve Goa till my last breath." Despite being severely ill, he had made public appearances with a tube on his nose. He served as the chief minister of Goa four times.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Manohar Parrikar as a true patriot and an exceptional administrator. "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," he said.


"Shri Manohar Parrikar was the builder of modern Goa. Thanks to his affable personality and accessible nature, he remained the preferred leader of the state for years. His pro-people policies ensured Goa scales remarkable heights of progress," the PM said.


"India will be eternally grateful to Shri Manohar Parrikar for his tenure as our Defence Minister. When he was RM, India witnessed a series of decisions that enhanced India’s security capacities, boosted indigenous defence production and bettered the lives of ex-servicemen," the PM said in another tweet.


Union minister V K Singh condoled Parrikar's demise saying he has left a void in everyone's lives. "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," he said on Twitter.


Opposition Congress expressed condolences at Parrikar's demise. "We condole the passing of former Union Minister & Chief Minister @manoharparrikar. We hope that his family finds strength in their moment of grief," the Congress tweeted on its official Twitter account.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted that he was deeply saddened with Parrikar's demise. "I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Goa CM, Shri Manohar Parrikar Ji, who bravely battled a debilitating illness for over a year. Respected and admired across party lines, he was one of Goa’s favourite sons. My condolences to his family in this time of grief," he said.


BJP national president Amit Shah described Parrikar's demise as being extremely painful. "Manohar Parrikar ji’s demise is extremely painful. In him, the nation has lost a true patriot who selflessely dedicated his entire life to the country and ideology. Parrikar ji’s commitment towards his people and duties was exemplary," he tweeted.




Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi tweeted, "My condolences to the bereaved family of Shri. Manohar Parrikar. I met him only once, when he graciously visited my mother at the hospital two years ago. May his soul rest in peace."


The first Bharatiya Janata Party leader to be Goa Chief Minister, Parrikar headed the state from 2000-05 and 2012-14, before joining the Narendra Modi government as Defence Minister from 2014.

The country's first Indian Institute of Technology alumnus to serve as Chief Minister of a state, he assumed the mantle on four occasions from 2000, but could not complete a single full term in office.

He returned to state politics in 2017 to lead a coalition government headed by the BJP and continued in office despite his protracted illness and amid criticism from the Opposition and civil society, which had repeatedly demanded his resignation on health grounds.

A widower, Parrikar is survived by his two sons, Utpal and Abhijat, their wives and a grandson.

 

Parrikar's last rites to be held on Monday evening

The mortal remains of Manohar Parrikar will be cremated here on Monday evening, an official statement said.

The mortal remains will be kept at the Bharatiya Janata Party state headquarters here, as well as at a state government-operated arts and culture centre all through the morning and afternoon, for public to pay their final respects, before being taken to the Sports Authority of Goa ground for cremation at 5 pm, according to the statement from the Chief Minister's Office.

The union home ministry has announced national mourning on Monday and a state funeral will be accorded to Parrikar.

  

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  • abdulla, india

    Tue, Mar 19 2019

    Vast Nation like India needs leaders : Scientists...like
    Dr. Kalam
    and. Engineers like
    Parrikar
    Suresh prabhu
    Piyush Goyal
    Gadkari etc
    all well educated.
    honest and. hardworking. ministers.
    who make things happen..

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  • Anand Kumar, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    Gods wish no body knows. May his soul rest in peace.

    Here any one can see that ,even though Parrikkar was so serious and could not walk or stand, how these BJP top level people used him till his end for their benefit. BJP used Parrikar as a marketing tool as election are coming up. If he would have resigned long back (one year back) and concentrated on his health issue, he could have been alive today.

    These BJP/chaddi people only use their leaders for their gain purpose only and not for people. Dear one please wake up and don't support these Goonda BJP people.

    God is watching. He knows how to punish these BJP or any such criminal mind Leaders.

    Jain Hind,

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    He was known for simple living and high thinking. Served Goa, the land and its people with dedication and courage. Respectful farewell to Shri Manohar Parrikar.

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  • Ruben Pinto, Mangalore/Australia

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    He exemplified a true Indian. Tolerant and secular in spite of RSS roots. May he find happiness in paradise which he richly deserves.

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  • raheem shek beri, chikmagalore

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    The Late BJP leader Mr Manohar parrikar, is no more, but he left behind his good deeds and the good things that he has done for the indian citizens

    We were proud to have a such a type of chief minister in our country. also during his tenure as defence minister, he has played his role in a very positive way. and we solute for him.

    he will be always in our hear. we will never forget him.

    A leader should be like him, not like others who look at their position only and not thinking about the citizens

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  • Peter Saldanha, Udupi

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    It was Parrikar's wish to work for his state till his last breath that is the reason he was not asked to resign by BJP, just dont comment just to redicule BJP.

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  • Anand Kumar, Mangga Gala Uru

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    If he had integrity he would have allowed Congress to form government in Goa. Also would not have renegaded on Rafale deal. Supporter of Chor Chowkidar is also Chor.

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  • Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, Mangalore, India

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    RIP Parrikar. In spite of ill health and suffering, he was not allowed to resign and forced to be in the CM office until his last breath. Within Goa BJP, may MLA's expressed the same but CM Parrikar was forced to stay in office. He was living like a house arrest person.

    We missed a person who treated all equal and built a very good rapport with all. RIP Parrikar.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    Certainly India is going to miss an educated politician. IIT Graduate and efficient administrator. we need more Manohar Parikkars in Indian politics compared to the majority garbage!
    He kept trouble mongers like Muthalik out of Goa. He alloowed Goa people to eat beef without any fear!!
    Thats the way to protect own people in-spite of his party ideology!! He was non communal!!

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    If there was one person who believed in Sab Ka Saath and Sab Ka vikas, it was Manohar Parrikar. He not only believed in it but worked towards it, much before Modi made it an empty slogan for the BJP. For Parrikar there was no majority, minority, high caste and low caste. He believed all were equal in spite of worshipping different Gods. I wish there were more people like him in the BJP. This is one void which will be impossible for the BJP to fill. Rest In Peace Sir, You were one of Goa's greatest sons.

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  • Roshan Rodrigues, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    RIP Parrikar

    RAFALE scam is fully silent now , when he was alive there was no Rafale sound comes from him, God dint wish him here the sound of Rafale.

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  • Augustine Daniel DSouza, Udupi Mumbai STATE OF KUWAIT.

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    REST IN PEACE Late Shri Manohar Parrikar.
    My heart felt condolences to his Family. May his Soul Rest in Peace.
    Jai Hind & JAI MAHARASHTRA.

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  • martin, bantwal

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    REASONABLY good person in a wrong company of RSS/BJP finally ended his misery. yoga or GO-MUTR didnt saved him,what prolonged his life was USA treatment.
    he could've righted many wrongs like RAFALE or illegally forming goa govt or many scandal hit defence deals but he chose to remain silent or silenced by feku/shah mafia in the militant hindutva party.
    HE was well educated in a party of mediocre at the best to "UN-PAD" to tell the truth.i really wonder what he was doing in a party which is faking data to destroying institutes to downright communal.it could be pressure of feku or he too was just a mask or he was too timid to stand up to feku/shah.
    ANYWAY goa lost its well qualified CM though the BJP govt has no mandate or peoples support.
    RIP parrikar its a pity you've to die in such a miserable condition.

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  • S N BANGS, Thannirubhavi

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    May God give him " Sadgati"

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  • M Bhat, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    Very Very sad news of Mr.Manohar G Parrikar passing way on Sunday. A visionary, honest, lived his life for the people of Goa. Fantastic Human being. May God bless his soul and om Shanti.

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  • Indian, mumbai

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    World is a stage. Sadly few actors(humans) do not want to exit, but how long can one hold on, .. RIP

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  • indian, MUMBAI

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    Remember the martyred social activist priest of Goa, Fr. Bismarque... RIP

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  • kumar, kudla/mangaluru

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    you can call him atal ji of goa,baghirath of modern goa,ajath shatru of goan polictics loved by all hated with zero, so many achievements living only 63 years of his age and achieved like lived for 100 plus year,,,irreplaceable politician,brilliant in education, man of simplicity, non corrupt, many more add his bag,,, he will be missed by indian politics ....i pray god give his soul sadgathi...om shanti

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    One young man was driving his imported car very fast and hit a two wheeler, luckily two wheeler man escaped with minor injury..When he was about to get up , Young car driver shouted at him " I am a son of Commissioner of Goa, don't make drama and go away from here " , On hearing this poor innocent middle aged man said " Well, nice to meet you, My name is Manohar Parikkar, Chief Minister of Goa " it took few minutes to recover for arrogant rash driver.. We miss such a wonderful human being ..Big loss to Nation...May his soul rest in peace..Jai Hind..

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    Very sad news. May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Rational thinker, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    RIP Mr Parriker. He was terminally ill but the party did not allow him to take enough rest and concentrate on his treatment. He was under extreme pressure to perform and carry on his duties in spite of his serious illness. It was sad to see him attending official functions with a tube in his nose. It's the absolute truth whether you like it or not.

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  • alwyn, shirva

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    it was his wish to continue in the office till last day as he want to serve the people & engaged in the welfare of Goa people. there was no pressure from party side. when he was a minister in central govt. he didn't want to continue there bcoz he always dreaming the development of Goa state & returned to state politics.

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  • Mohan, mangalore

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    Only a person who has lived in Goa will know the importance of Parrikar in Goan politics

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  • Francis, Shirva/UK

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    RIP

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  • DON, Udupi

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    R. I. P.
    His straight forwardness was displayed in Rafael deal by question it.

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  • Alwyn, Canada

    Mon, Mar 18 2019

    RIP. Thank you for your services for Goa and India. True spirited leader with humbleness and generosity.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Among the battery of the BJP ministers, just two were considered excellent. One is Suresh Prabhu and the other Manohar Parikkar. Both well qualified and very sincere. About the rest of the team, the less said the better.

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  • I wish I was there, Bahrain

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    All Hippocrates, now mentioning RIP.

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  • DENIS DSOUZA, BENGALURU

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    A great person. A great politician. May his soul Rest In Peace.

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  • Narendra Kumar, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    "Shri Manohar Parikkar was unparelled leader".....that is the reason our P.M had "paralled discussions" on our ex defence ministers incomplete job Rafale!. Rest in peace Mr. Manohar Parikkar, a scholar from IIT Mumbai. Karma will haunt not only you, even FEKHU will be paying much more for his wrong doings sooner or later.

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  • Honnappa, Byadagi

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Mr. Manohar Parrikar was one of the few honest, sincere politicians of India. May your soul rest peacefully at the Lotus feet of the Lord.

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  • Prashant Karkera, Hejamdy

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP Sir, i have seen you riding on scooter, when being a Cheif Minister of Goa, honest policiants like you are very rare

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  • Valerian DSouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    One of the best politician. Is no more.
    Principled, IIT educated politician is no more. May this land produce many more like him.
    May his soul rest in peace🙏 Amen

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  • Anand Kumar, Mangoa

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Good riddance of a two timing pretentious man. He was a hypocrite of the highest order. He deceived many. But Rafaele and his role in it will haunt history.

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  • Ibrahim Mangalore, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    BJP lost their only Educated Minister ...

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  • Sp shetty, Dxb

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Om Shanti

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Manohar Parrikar avara atmakke shanthi sigali🙏🙏

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  • Maanu, Udupi

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP

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  • rajeev t shetty, mangalore.

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    very sad news,we lost very good human being,may his soul rest in peace.

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  • H. A Dsouza, Damoh

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    A great leader
    R I P

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  • Dr. S. Kamath, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Shri Manohar Paricker ji AMAR RAHE
    May God give Sadgati to the Noble soul and strength to his kin to bear the loss

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Manohar Gopalakrishna Prabhu Parrikar R. I. P.

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  • El En Tea, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Chowkidar me too at home
    🕯️RIP🕯️to Manohar Parrikar

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  • Anil, MP

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    It's sad to see... People who were spitting venom in the society are dying this way...
    After Ananth Kumar... This guy...

    Bcoz of spitting venom and dividing the society... Lot of innocent ppl have suffered and have lost their lives bcoz if cheap politics....

    Anyhow RIP....
    Humble request don't spit venom... There will be curse of innocent blood

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  • sense_shetty, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP ..People will remember Parrikar was a simple ,honest,strong man ..serving the nation/Goa till his last breath
    before Parrikar nobody knew about Goa from a governance perspective.

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  • C.E.SALDANHA, Shivbagh, kadri

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    I salute Mr. Manohar Parrikar for his meritorious service rendered to our Nation. May his soul rest in peace is my prayer.

    However, I feel sorry for him for not being able to take some rest before his departure. Being a human he should have been given some time for retrospection to enjoy/repent for his actions in life.

    It is sad that people become selfish and will praise the departed brother only after death.

    May God forgive Parrikar all his iniquities and reward for his good deeds.

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  • AM, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Rest in Peace.
    A great Indian, an educated politician, a comitted worker and a wonderful human being.
    India will miss his leadership.

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  • AM, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Rest in Peace.
    A great Indian, an educated politician, a comitted worker and a wonderful human being.
    India will miss his leadership.

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  • RANGA, mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    ..very sad..a Gem in Indian politics....a huge loss to Goa & entire Nation...

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  • Sunil K, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    He personified simplicity, active living and duty bound. God bless his soul. Om.

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  • Raaz, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    R I P

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  • Anand Moras, Bajpe, Oman

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    A simple person with down to earth nature no more .
    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Wilson, UDUPI

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP,

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  • Nayak, Udupi/Blore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Om shanthi

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  • SUNNY DSOUZA, MARNIMIKATTE MANGALORE

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP
    Suffered a lot for some time
    Good person

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  • Arif R M, Bajpe

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    May his rest in peace , Very good leader my heart goes to his family with his ultimate demise , No one can feel his place , BJP loos a good leader , Its a Un- Repairable loss, I can see only one leader who can Fill His place for some extend is MR Ashok Fuscoolikar,

    Arif
    Bajpe

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  • Naveen Perira, Bajpe , Kateel Road

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    May his soul rest in peace ,One of the capable CM i ever seen in my life , I too believe that Only MR Ashok Fuscoolikar can replace him ,

    Naveen Peeira
    Bajpe / Kateel Road

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  • PRAJ SHETTY, TELAVIV / UDUPI

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP.

    WE MISS YOU PARIKKAR SIR.
    IN OUR GENERATION YOU WERE THE SIMPLE, HIGHLY QUALIFIED POLITICIAN, WITH AN ENGINEERING FROM IIT MUMBAI.
    YOU WERE VERY DIGNIFIED POLITICIAN, UNLIKE MANY POLITICIAN IN INDIA

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  • Indian, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Love you sir.
    RIP

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    People,

    Manohar Prabhu Parrikar was a simple and honest politician....hope more people like him join Indian politics...

    RIP Parikkar…

    ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Nasir, Bajpe

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP

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  • Peter Saldanha, Udupi

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP sir, Very humble and simple person....It is who brought BJP into power in Goa, he had good relation with across party and religion.

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    May your soul rest peacefully at the Lotus feet of the Lord.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    He gave his best till his last breath ! God bless his soul..🙏

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  • Felix Dsouza, Vikhroli, Mumbai.

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    May his soul rests in peace.

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  • Praveen, Dubai

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Rest in Eternal Peace

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  • Nagesh, UDUPI

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP

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  • Prakash D' Cunha, Bajpe/Ashoknagar/Abudhabi

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Great politician. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP Mr Manohar Parikkar.....one of the very educated, decent politician.

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  • Praveen, Mlore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Rest in peace...om shanthi..


    Dear BJPee now atleast dont go to take political advantage from his death... let him take rest in eternal

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    Our country lost the Best Man...will always be remembered for his simplicity/loyalty dedications towards Nation. RIP sir.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    RIP Friend ...

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  • Anthony, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 17 2019

    R I P

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