Politicians, friends recall Parrikar's simplicity, ideals
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday described Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar as a highly-qualified leader of the masses who left his stamp in politics.
Parrikar (63) died of a pancreatic ailment on Sunday at his private residence near here.
"It is shocking news for us. Highly qualified, leader of masses and true son of the soil has left us. As Goa CM, leader of opposition in Goa and as Defence minister, he left his stamp on every post he held," Fadnavis said.
"When Goa was going through political turmoil, the solution came in the form of Parrikar. He offered a stable government and took the state forward," Fadnavis added.
"It was his calibre that took him to Delhi as Defence minister. Many decisions were pending, but Parrikar found solutions to them. He worked very hard," the Maharashtra CM said.
He said he learnt several things from Parrikar who was like a big brother, Fadnavis said.
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, offering condolence, said, "The .