Manohar Parrikar

Cabinet approves naming of airport at Goa's Mopa after Manohar Parrikar

The airport at Mopa, Goa was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December, 2022.

Goa Elections | Utpal Parrikar - the political scion trying to emerge from a famous father's shadow

Utpal Parrikar quit the BJP to contest the Panaji assembly seat as an independent candidate. He says this is not about being an MLA, but to carry forward the values of his father Manohar Parrikar.

Goa elections 2022: Manohar Parrikar's son quits BJP, to contest from Panaji as independent candidate

Utpal Parrikar had marked his disappointment over not being issued the ticket from Panaji, the seat which his father had represented in the Goa assembly.

Leadership lessons from Manohar Parrikar, on his second death anniversary

Manohar Parrikar was an unusual politician who rose to the upper echelon of power by displaying outstanding leadership qualities. Below is an account by his policy advisor who worked closely with him for four years.

Leadership lessons from Manohar Parrikar, on his second death anniversary

Manohar Parrikar was an unusual politician who rose to the upper echelon of power by displaying outstanding leadership qualities. Below is an account by his policy advisor who worked closely with him for four years.

In Pics | The stalwarts BJP lost in a year

In the past one year, BJP has lost a number of its senior leaders, many of whom have been with the party since its founding, and had served in various ministerial positions over the years

Sharad Pawar's statement on father insensitive, says Manohar Parrikar's son

In a statement issued, Utpal said the Parrikar family was saddened to read Pawar's remarks.

Not yet thought about contesting Panaji bypoll: Manohar Parrikar's son

The Panaji Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of Manohar Parrikar on March 17. A section of BJP workers in Panaji has been pressing for Utpal's candidature there.

Manohar Parrikar was extremely angry over Uri terror attack: Rajnath Singh

Singh, here to participate in a condolence meeting held in the memory of Parrikar, who died on March 17, narrated his experience about working with his former Cabinet colleague and shared anecdotes.

Opinion | Post-Parrikar, Goa CM Pramod Sawant has a tough job ahead of him

Pramod Sawant will have Narendra Modi’s full backing, but he would have to work out his own ways to reach out to his party men, allies and those sections of Goa voters who would look at the ‘BJP without Manohar Parrikar’ as an anathema.

Will carry forward Manohar Parrikar's legacy of good governance: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Sawant visited the family members of Parrikar at their private residence at Dona Paula near here around 12 noon, before heading to the CM's Office at state Secretariat, Porvorim.

Highlights: Goa gets a new CM; BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath

BJP's Pramod Sawant has been sworn in as Goa's new CM after Manohar Parrikar passed away on March 17 after battling pancreatic cancer

BJP's Pramod Sawant to be Goa chief minister; allies set to get two Deputy CM posts

The BJP managed to break the deadlock in Goa, offering key allies their pound of flesh, by accepting their demand for deputy CM's posts.

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Manohar Parrikar in Goa

After arriving in the coastal state, Modi reached the Kala Academy in Panaji where he paid his last respect to the 63-year-old senior leader. He met Parrikar's family members and offered his condolences to them.

Goa House can't be in abeyance as Congress staked claim: Chandrakant Kavlekar

Kavlekar, who is Leader of the Opposition in Goa Assembly, led all his party MLAs to Raj Bhawan here uninvited to meet Governor Mridula Sinha to stake claim to form government following the demise of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Goa to pay tribute to Manohar Parrikar

The Goa chief minister's body has been kept at the BJP office in Panaji for the party leaders and workers to pay their last respects.

People throng Panaji streets to pay last respect to Manohar Parrikar

A pall of gloom descended on the BJP office and hundreds of Parrikar supporters turned emotional when his mortal remains, wrapped in the tricolour, was brought there.

Manohar Parrikar to be accorded state funeral with full military honours at Miramar beach

Parrikar, 63, who had also been the defence minister, died on Sunday at his private residence in Dona Paula near the state capital after battling a pancreatic ailment since February last year.

Next Goa CM: Here’s how the numbers stack up

Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari could not secure consensus between the saffron party and its alliance partners in the state.

True patriot and exceptional administrator: PM Narendra Modi on Manohar Parrikar

"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. Shanti," the prime minister said in a tweet.