India: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi passes away aged 86
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Shiv Senaleader Manohar Joshi passed away at the age of 86 at around 3 am on Friday (Feb 23) due to age-related health complications.
He was admitted to the ICU of PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
The hospital had released a statement saying that Joshi was in the Intensive Care Unit, under close observation.
"Mr Manohar Joshi, Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was admitted at P.D. Hinduja Hospital on 21st February 2024. He suffered a cardiac event and is severely ill," said the statement issued by Hinduja Hospital.
The Shiv Sena stalwart was admitted to the same hospital in May 2023 after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Joshi served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from the year 1995 to 1999 and was the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2002 to 2004.
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He was also a Member of Rajya Sabha from 2006 to 2012, and Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises from 1999 to 2002.
PM Modi condoles demise of Joshi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was pained by the veteran leader's demise.
"Pained by the passing away of Manohar Joshi. He was a veteran leader who spent years in public service and held various responsibilities at the municipal, state and national levels. As Maharashtra CM, he worked tirelessly for the state's progress. He also made noteworthy contributions as a Union Minister," PM Modi said in a post on X.
PM Modi further said that Joshi will be remembered for his diligence as a legislator.
"During his tenure as the Lok Sabha Speaker, he strove to make our Parliamentary processes more vibrant and participative. Manohar Joshi Ji will also be remembered for his diligence as a legislator, having had the honour of serving in all four legislatures. Condolences to his family and supporters," he wrote.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoling Joshi's demise said that his contribution to society, politics and the field of education was immense.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray described Joshi as a trusted aide of Sena founder Bal Thackeray and someone who fought for the rights of the Marathi people.
(With inputs from agencies)