Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away at 63- President Ramnath Kovind tweets condolences

UPDATE:

President Ramnath Kovind has tweeted confirming the demise of Manohar Parrikar.

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 #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 17, 2019

Goa’s Chief Minister and our former Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar’s health has suddenly turned very bad. He is currently being looked after by a team of doctors in hospital. MLAs from Goa met this Saturday to discuss the political scenario that has formed due to Manohar Parrikar’s health condition. Mr Parrikar is suffering from pancreatic ailment from some time and his health has deteriorated suddenly today following which he was admitted to hospital.

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

— CMO Goa (@goacm) March 17, 2019