Manohar Parrikar Dead

No clarity on Manohar Parrikar's successor: A look at how numbers stack up on decision about next Goa CM

With the death of Parrikar, the strength of 40-member Goa Legislative Assembly stands at 36. Earlier, three seats were vacant as BJP MLA Francis D'Souza passed away in February and two Congress MLAs had resigned in 2018.

Manohar Parrikar's funeral procession begins, thousands join cortege; Goa CM's last rites to be held at Miramar beach

The funeral procession of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar began in Panaji on Monday, with thousands joining the cortege to bid him a fond farewell

Manohar Parrikar passes away: Congress' hurry to stake claim to form Goa govt can be costly mistake, sends sign of desperation

The Congress, which is the single-largest party in the state with 14 seats, obviously believes that it may trigger a crack in the ruling coalition on the question of chief ministership. In the past 48 hours, it has shot off two letters to the governor, staking a claim to form the government.

Manohar Parrikar passes away: Narendra Modi hails technocrat-turned-politician as 'true patriot'; Centre declares national mourning today

Parrikar was a leader who enjoyed acceptance from all sections of the BJP and beyond. He played a key role in making the BJP a force to reckon with in Goa, which remained for long a Congress bastion.

With Manohar Parrikar's death, Goa governor faces task of choosing between claims of BJP, Congress for govt formation

With Manohar Parrikar's death, the strength of the Goa Assembly has come down to 36. So, the majority required for forming the government is 18+1.

Manohar Parrikar passes away: Goa CM wore his heart on his sleeve, was known for being meticulous yet colourful

Parrikar wielded the trappings of power and paraphernalia in a manner that was as casual and carefree as his unruly, almost carelessly combed mop of hair.

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's death; news updates: State mourning of 7 days announced; schools, colleges to remain shut in state tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will eternally grateful to Manohar Parrikar.

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away: BJP leader was defence minister during surgical strikes, served as CM four times

Parrikar was a leader who enjoyed acceptance from all sections of the BJP and beyond. He played a key role in making the BJP a force to reckon with in Goa.