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Manohar Parrikar's funeral procession begins, thousands join cortege; Goa CM's last rites to be held at Miramar beach
• 6 years agoThe 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
Sreemoy Talukdar • 6 years agoThe 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: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher condole former Goa CM's death
Fp Staff • 6 years agoAmitabh Bachchan wrote that Manohar Parrikar was soft-spoken and gentle, and had fought his ailment with dignity.
Manohar Parrikar's death throws precariously-stacked Goa Assembly into disarray; Congress on top with 14 MLAs
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe Congress is currently the single-largest party in the Goa Assembly with 14 MLAs in the 40-member House
Pramod Sawant, Vishwajit Rane frontrunners for Goa CM’s post; MGP’s Sudin Dhavalikar seeks recognition for ‘sacrifices’
Fp Staff • 6 years agoEven before the demise of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday, there was uncertainty in the state government due to his prolonged illness.
Manohar Parrikar passes away: Politicians, journalists praise ‘pro-people’ BJP leader for taking Goa to ‘great heights’
Fp Staff • 6 years agoWhile the country observes a national day of mourning on Monday after the death of "well-loved" Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, several prominent politicians, journalists, and activists have condoled the demise of the former defence minister.
Daily Bulletin: Manohar Parrikar passes away, BJP-led alliance to decide next Goa CM, India's first Lokpal likely to be announced; day's top stories
Fp Staff • 6 years agoToday's top stories: Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar passes away after prolonged illness, BJP-led alliance to decide on next chief minister, Priyanka Gandhi campaigns in Uttar Pradesh along the Ganga, and more
Manohar Parrikar passes away: Narendra Modi hails technocrat-turned-politician as 'true patriot'; Centre declares national mourning today
• 6 years agoParrikar 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
Shishir Tripathi • 6 years agoWith 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: Narendra Modi calls Goa CM 'true patriot', Amit Shah lauds him for putting nation first
Fp Staff • 6 years agoA technocrat-turned-politician Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday at his Panaji residence. The late Goa chief minister had been unwell since Fevruary, 2018, when he was diagnosed with a pancreatic ailment.