Chief Minister of Maharashtra, passed away today at the age of 86.
Manohar Joshi, the former Lok Sabha Speaker, was taken to PD Hinduja Hospital after suffering a heart attack on February 21 and unfortunately passed away there, according to family sources as reported by PTI. He had previously been admitted to the same hospital in May last year after a brain hemorrhage.
His family informed ANI that the funeral will take place later today at Dadar Shivaji Park Crematorium, with full state honors.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, his son Unmesh mentioned that his father was in the ICU and was being closely monitored. He experienced cardiac issues on Wednesday. Due to his age, he had been dealing with health problems for some time. The final rites will be conducted at Shivaji Park crematorium, and before that, his body will be brought to their house in Matunga.
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The hospital had said that Manohar Joshi, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was admitted on February 21 because he had a serious heart problem. He’s very sick and is in the ICU at P.D. Hinduja Hospital, where doctors are closely watching him and giving him the best care. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Manohar Joshi, dies at 86
Manohar Joshi’s political career
Manohar Joshi was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999. After that, he served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2002 to 2004. He was also a Member of the Rajya Sabha from 2006 to 2012 and worked as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises from 1999 to 2002. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Manohar Joshi, dies at 86
Tributes to Manohar Joshi
Political leaders paid their respects to Manohar Joshi, the former Lok Sabha speaker and ex-chief minister of Maharashtra.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised Joshi’s significant contributions to society, politics, and education. Fadnavis highlighted Joshi’s journey from being a corporator and mayor of Mumbai to serving as chief minister and member of Parliament, noting his discipline in both personal and public life.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar expressed sorrow over Joshi’s passing, emphasizing his advocacy for the rights of Marathi people. Pawar described Joshi as a cultured leader and lamented the loss to Maharashtra’s political, social, and education sectors. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Manohar Joshi, dies at 86
Former Union minister and NCP founder Sharad Pawar remembered Joshi as a straightforward leader who was dedicated to achieving results. Pawar praised Joshi’s collaboration with Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and his efforts for Maharashtra’s development during his tenure as chief minister. He also highlighted Joshi’s role in installing an equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in the Parliament premises during his time as Lok Sabha Speaker. Pawar extended his condolences to the Joshi family. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Manohar Joshi, dies at 86
