Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohor Parrikar and said he was the builder of ‘modern Goa’.
“India will be eternally grateful to Shri Manohar Parrikar for his tenure as our Defence Minister,” Prime Minister tweeted.
“When he was Raksha Mantri, India witnessed a series of decisions that enhanced India’s security capacities, boosted indigenous defence production and bettered the lives of ex-servicemen,” he said.
The central government has announced national morning on Monday.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Late Parrikar will be remembered for his firm conviction to certain principles of life. “I met him during his failing health, but he remained enthusiastic about serving the country,” said Mr Singh, who was also BJP president.
“During his stay in centre, Parrikar often said he felt attracted by Goa, that land and people as if they call me,” Mr Singh said.
In another missive, Mr Modi wrote: “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”.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid homage to the Late Parrikar saying he will be remembered for giving a clean administration in Goa when the politics in the small state was known for ‘Aya Ram and Gaya Ram’ politics.
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also paid tributes to the Late leader and said, “the country needs more such leaders”.
“I will miss a leader and a good friend,” he said. (UNI)
