Actors, Journalists Condole Manohar Parrikar’s Demise

Several Bollywood actors, sportspersons and journalists condoled the demise of Goa CM.

Goa chief minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday, 17 March, at the age of 63 in Panaji after ailing from pancreatic cancer.

The four-time Goa chief minister breathed his last at his residence.

Several Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh and Madhur Bhandakar, Sunday expressed grief over his demise.

T 3122 - Manohar Parrikar CM of Goa, passes away .. a gentle , soft spoken simple minded person .. respected .. fought his illness with dignity and great spirit .. had on a few occasions spent some time with him .. a soft smile always adorned his face .. sad with the news .. 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/vFTCeMMDxf

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 17, 2019

Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri #ManoharParrikar ji ... one of the tallest leaders of India. Condolences to the family & loved ones.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 17, 2019

#ManoharParrikar lost his battle to cancer but in his last days set a fine example of working against all odds. He will be a tough act to follow. Rest in peace sir.

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) March 17, 2019

Saddened to know about the demise of #ManoharParrikar ji. He will always be remembered for his simplicity and as a common man with strong determination. It's a great loss for the nation.#OmShanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pZMgFwIGSq

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) March 17, 2019

Sad to hear about the loss of one of our finest leaders, #ManoharParrikar ji. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with the grieving family & friends.

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) March 17, 2019

#ManoharParrikar always came accross as one of the more level headed and decent politicians in the country. Rest in Peace sir.

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) March 17, 2019

Man of few words,simple,epitome of integrity&efficiency,a straight shooter,defence minister,3 time chief minister of Goa,away from the trappings of a person in power,IITian,well mannered,a true servant of the nation, an example to follow for one and all.. Salute #ManoharParrikar pic.twitter.com/geIG1dA0vz

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) March 17, 2019

‘Aam Aadmi Politician’ For Journalists

My colleague, @PoojaShali asked me to summarise @manoharparrikar baab in one line: for me,’He was the original aam aadmi politician who believed in simple living and high thinking,a rooted Goan who was inclusive in spirit and decisive in action’ RIP #ManoharParrikar @IndiaToday

— Citizen/नागरिक/Dost Rajdeep (@sardesairajdeep) March 17, 2019

[A day before then Goa CM Manohar Parrikar moved to Delhi to take over as Defence Minister]

Me: “How does it feel going from being a big fish in a small pond to being a fish in a big pond?”

Parrikar: “I don’t know about pond, but we love fish here in Goa.”

RIP, sir. pic.twitter.com/9xqMjqC3ZX

— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) March 17, 2019

Unlike many politicians today, Manohar Parrikar was simple and always polite. Sad. RIP Mr Parrikar.

— Kadambini Sharma (@SharmaKadambini) March 17, 2019

India has lost a true leader. Deeply saddened by the sad demise of @manoharparrikar. Having worked directly under him as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff when he was Raksha Mantri, I've experienced his astute side as well as his bold decisions. RIP Minister!@adgpi @HQ_IDS_India pic.twitter.com/BpkuT2fDiG

— Lt Gen Satish Dua🇮🇳 (@TheSatishDua) March 17, 2019

Sportspersons Condole Parrikar’s Demise

Extremely saddened to know about the passing away of our ex defence minister and Goa Chief minister Shri Manohar Parrikar ji. May his soul RIP. pic.twitter.com/mYTZAEfkmn

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) March 17, 2019

Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of #ManoharParrikar ji . Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/25wD8t8cy0

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 17, 2019

Heartfelt comdolences on the demise of #ManoharParrikar ji. My thoughts with his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/99FaaMn2QL

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 17, 2019

Heartfelt Condolences and thoughts with the family of Manohar Parrikar ji ! pic.twitter.com/fGQS0IyCiz

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 17, 2019