Party has suffered a major loss after Parrikar's death: Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the demise of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar who died on Sunday. He was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in February last year.

New Delhi: Union Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the demise of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar who died on Sunday after a year-long battle with cancer. Singh said that the party has suffered a major loss after his death.

While paying tribute to former defence minister Singh said that Parrikar was known for his simplicity. He was a leader with firm determination.

The Home Minister remembered Parrikar always telling him that despite doing well in Delhi as the defence minister, his heart longed to go back to Goa.

Parrikar was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in February last year.

The Union Home ministry has announced national mourning on Monday. It will be 7-day mourning in Goa.

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