NEW DELHI: Condoling the death of
Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Sunday described him as an unparalleled leader, who was a true patriot and an exceptional administrator, admired by all.
"Shri Manohar Parrikar was an unparalleled leader. A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations. Deeply saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters," PM Modi said as he tweeted his photograph with the late leader.
On Sunday evening, Parrikar died at the age of 63 after fighting a long battle with
pancreatic cancer
.
The Prime Minister called Parrikar a "builder of modern Goa" and recalled that his pro-people policies enabled the state to scale remarkable heights.
"Shri Manohar Parrikar was the builder of modern Goa. Thanks to his affable personality and accessible nature, he remained the preferred leader of the state for years. His pro-people policies ensured Goa scales remarkable heights of progress," the Prime Minister added.
PM Modi also recalled his tenure as the defence minister under his leadership and commended the RM for his contribution to the ministry.
"India will be eternally grateful to Shri Manohar Parrikar for his tenure as our Defence Minister. When he was RM, India witnessed a series of decisions that enhanced India’s security capacities, boosted indigenous defence production and bettered the lives of ex-servicemen," he added.
Parrikar served as the country's defence minister in Narendra Modi-led NDA government from 2014 to 2017.
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